In The 'Pen

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Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) break down the latest in the bullpens throughout the league and help you get an edge over your league mates in finding those needed relief pitchers

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ITP 7 - The New Holds Edition

Rick and special guest Daniel Port analyze the latest news and notes from bullpens around the league. They also go over four relievers who have emerged into quality holds options this season. Timestamps: (2:08): Biggest Risers (2:28): Jhoan Duran vs. Emilio Pagán (04:10): Anthony Bender (07:40): Lou Trivino vs. Dany Jiménez (11:06): Ryan Pressly and Rafael Montero (16:08): Camilo Doval (19:02): New Holds Options (19:45): Trevor Stephan/Cleveland Guardians bullpen (26:08): Ryan Helsley (31:40): D...

May 04, 2022•53 min•Ep. 7

ITP 6 - Under the Radar Relievers to Know

Callen and Rick analyze the latest news and notes from bullpens around the league. After breaking down the impact of the reliever injuries throughout the league and players returning from the IL, they take a look at some Statcast Data to give you some under the radar relievers worth knowing at this point in the season. Timestamps: (2:08): Biggest Risers (5:55): Biggest Fallers (10:40): Liam Hendriks (13:45): Ryan Pressly (15:52): Lucas Sims (17:30): Emilio Pagan (20:29): Dylan Floro (22:45): Mat...

Apr 27, 2022•48 min•Ep. 6

ITP 5- Ryan Pressly's Injury and Aroldis Chapman's Struggles

Callen and Rick analyze the latest news and notes from bullpens around the league. They break down what each means for your fantasy rosters and things that have caught their eyes over the past week. Go to birddogs.com and use promo code PITCHERLIST for a free Birddogs hat with your pair of Birddogs. Timestamps: (1:20): Biggest Riser- Tanner Rainey (3:28): Fallers- Scott Barlow (4:45): Ryan Pressly Injury (9:04): Lou Trivino to COVID IL (12:05): Hansel Robles (14:38): Aroldis Chapman (18:15): Jos...

Apr 20, 2022•46 min•Ep. 5

ITP 4 - Opening Week Takeaways

Callen and Rick dive into the league's bullpen usage from the first week of the season and breakdown what it means for your fantasy baseball rosters. The discuss the impact of injuries throughout the league and managerial tendencies to help you uncover the save favorites for each team and the next man up. They also end the show with things to keep an eye on this upcoming week to stay ahead of your league mates. Sign up for Trade coffee: drinktrade.com/pitcherlist Timestamps: (2:50): Taylor Roger...

Apr 13, 2022•56 min•Ep. 4

ITP 3- Confusing Closer Situations

Callen and Rick break down the latest trades involving relievers and the impact on the save and hold prospects for those teams. Then they dive further into the back half of Rick's latest closer ranks and try and make more sense of these closer by committee situations. (2:45): Craig Kimbrel to LAD (5:50): Joely Rodriguez for Miguel Castro (8:00): Cole Sulser and Tanner Scott to MIA (13:45): Dillon Tate vs. Jorge Lopez (15:05): Miami Closer Battle (16:15): Paul Sewald vs. Drew Steckenrider vs. Die...

Apr 06, 2022•55 min•Ep. 3

ITP 2 - National League Bullpen Preview

In The Pen - Callen Elslager ( @callen_elslager ) and Rick Graham ( @IAmRickGraham ) continue their bullpen breakdowns and dive into the bullpens in the National League. The two break down the confusing teams throughout the league and explain the favorites for saves and holds for each team. At the end of the show they give their predictions for the National League playoff teams and the World Series. (3:44): Arizona Diamondbacks (6:40): Atlanta Braves (9:44): Chicago Cubs (12:45): Cincinnati Reds...

Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 2

ITP 1 - American League Bullpen Preview

Callen ( @callen_elslager ) and Rick ( @IAmRickGraham ) make the call to the bullpen with the inaugural episode of In the Pen. After a brief discussion on strategy when it comes to drafting relievers, the guys break down the names to know in each American League Bullpen. Then wrap up the show with their predictions for the American League playoff teams. Players Mentioned: Tyler Wells, Matt Barnes, Liam Hendriks, Craig Kimbrel, Emmanuel Clase, Gregory Soto, Ryan Pressly, Scott Barlow, Raisel Igle...

Mar 24, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 1

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