Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) discuss closers that have us concerned and bullpens that are changing hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) recap the weekend of relief pitching before completing a draft of the best relievers in baseball to create a trio of super bullpens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) use stats such as SwStr%, K%, Stuff+, and Fastball Velocity, which have quick stabilization rates, to identify standout relievers in the early going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) identify some relievers that could be in line for saves in the near future and are worth roster spots. They follow that up with a brand-new segment that is worth the listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) identify some surprising starts from relievers at the outset of the 2023 campaign. The opening week of baseball also brought with it plenty of standouts, most of which are noted by the In The Pen crew. “This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PITCHERLIST and get on your way to being your best self.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) perform an in-depth breakdown of all of the reliever work from Opening Day. It included surprises, disappointments, and plenty of victory laps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) give their 2023 predictions regarding relievers before announcing their picks to win each division and playoff round. Predictions include saves leaders in undecided bullpens as well as World Series winners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) perform a complete preview of all 15 National League bullpens heading into the 2023 campaign. Each team features a question about the closer, a discussion about the next man up, and shots at identifying sleepers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) perform a complete preview of all 15 American League bullpens heading into the 2023 campaign. Each team features a question about the closer, a discussion about the next man up, and shots at identifying sleepers. “This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PITCHERLIST and get on your way to being your best self.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) identify relief pitchers not properly rated in drafts while simultaneously completing a full breakdown of reliever ADP. They close out the podcast with a mailbag segment covering bullpen situations in Detroit and Arizona as well as potential closers-in-waiting. “This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PITCHERLIST and get on your way to being your b...
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) identify sleepers with an ADP outside the top 250 since the beginning of February. They close out the show by having fun with PLV to uncover some hidden gems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham), Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager), 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the Pen- Callen, Rick, and Jake recap the latest offseason moves involving relievers. Get PL+ and join our community!: https://pitcherlist.com/plus If you liked what you heard, please subscribe and drop us a 5-star review on your platform of choice (and tell your friends!) to help us reach new audiences! Also be sure to follow along with the show on Twitter, as well as its hosts to make sure you never miss an episode! In the Pen's Twitter | Callen's Twitter | Rick's Twitter | Jake's Twitter L...
In the Pen- Rick and Jake dive into the latest off-season reliever news and breakdown 2022's underperformers vs. overperformers based on their ADP. Get PL+ and join our community!: https://pitcherlist.com/plus If you liked what you heard, please subscribe and drop us a 5-star review on your platform of choice (and tell your friends!) to help us reach new audiences! Also be sure to follow along with the show on Twitter, as well as its hosts to make sure you never miss an episode! In the Pen's Twi...
Callen, Jake, and Rick break down the current reliever free agent class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rick and Jake dive into the latest news and notes from bullpens around the league. Then they breakdown some of baseballs unluckiest relievers this season. Timestamps: (1:30): 3 Up- Pete Fairbanks , José Leclerc , Matt Barnes (8:00): 3 Down- Kenley Jansen , Tanner Scott , Kyle Finnegan (15:30): NEWS- Ryan Pressly , Seranthony Domínguez (21:40): Underperformers Names Mentioned: Lou Trivino , Emilio Pagán , Joe Kelly , Josh Hader , Jordan Hicks , Ryan Brasier , Taylor Rogers , Dominic Leone (1:03:0...
Callen returns from his hiatus and is joined by Rick and Jake to dive into the latest news and notes from bullpens around the league. Then they dive into some of the breakout relievers from this season and point out some trends to monitor as indicators of future success. Timestamps: (2;00): 3 Up- Jimmy Herget , Ian Kennedy , Josh Hader (4:30): 3 Down- Kenley Jansen , Jorge López , David Robertson (9:40): Ryan Pressly (13:05): Josh Hader (17:20): Seranthony Domínguez (19:20): Boston Red Sox (22:1...
Jake and Rick break down the latest closer news and discuss second half Risers and Fallers in the RP ranks. Timestamps: (2:00): 3 Up- Brandon Hughes, Jimmy Herget, Nick Martinez (7:30): 3 Down- Jason Adam, Jonathan Hernández, Evan Phillips (14:45): News- Oakland injuries leading to A.J Puk as the sole closer? (19:00): Second Half Risers- Trevor Stephan (James Karinchak), Andrés Muñoz (Erik Swanson), Joe Jiménez, Alexis Díaz , Hunter Harvey...A.J. Minter, Adam Ottavino, Brock Burke (Matt Moore), ...
Jake and Rick break down the latest closer news and all the changes to the closer depth charts. Timestamps: (2:00): 3 Up- Félix Bautista, Tanner Scott, Kyle Finnegan (9:20): 3 Down (not "down", but out)- Josh Hader, Craig Kimbrel, Rowan Wick (18:30): News/Closer Changes- SD, PHI, HOU, LAD, NYY, CHC, OAK, TB, CIN, BOS, TEX (1:00:00): W2W4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jake and Rick break down the latest closer news and discuss relievers who may be limited down the stretch. Timestamps: (1:45): 3 Up- Camilo Doval, Scott Barlow, Rowan Wick (8:45): 3 Down- Josh Hader, Jorge López, Craig Kimbrel (21:30): News- Bednar injury, Holmes and Houck to the IL, ARI closer committee (38:00): Potential Reliever Limitations (1:09:30): W2W4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jake and Rick break down the latest reliever news and moves that occurred leading up to the MLB trade deadline. Timestamps : (2:00): 3 Up- Devin Williams, Félix Bautista, Daniel Bard (6:00): 3 Down- Raisel Iglesias, Taylor Rogers, Jhoan Duran (7:30): News- Diego Castillo to the IL, Anthony Bender returning from the IL, Rangers’ closer situation (17:00): Big Trade news (Josh Hader/Taylor Rogers trade, Jorge López to MIN, David Robertson to PHI, Raisel Iglesias to ATL) (54:30): Smaller moves (1:26...
Jake and Rick break down the latest reliever news and speculate on who could be the next "Clay Holmes" type impact arm moved at the deadline. Timestamps: (1:30): 3 Up- Garrett Whitlock, Kenley Jansen, Craig Kimbrel (8:30): 3 Down- Raisel Iglesias, Taylor Rogers, Tanner Houck (18:00): News- Michael King injury and fallout (21:00): The Next Clay Holmes? (Joe Jiménez, José Leclerc, Robert Stephenson, Andrés Machado) (38:00): What to Watch For (Trades!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
Jake and Rick are break down the latest bullpen news and discuss the relievers who may be on the move at the deadline, and who may find themselves closing out games come August. Timestamps: (2:00): 3 Up- Edwin Díaz, Jorge López, Scott Barlow (7:00): 3 Down- Josh Hader, David Robertson, Daniel Bard (11:30): News- Tanner Rainey to the IL, and All-Star game thoughts (18:00): Sellers (CHC, KC, DET, MIA, PIT, WAS, TEX, ARZ, COL, LAA, OAK, CIN) (54:30): Buyers? (BOS, PHI, MIN) (59:30): What to Watch F...
Jake and Rick are break down the latest bullpen news and discuss the reliever All-Star game selections and what relievers we believe were snubbed. Timestamps: (1:05): 3 Up- Kenley Jansen, Corey Knebel, Brett Martin (5:00): 3 Down- Taylor Rogers, Camilo Doval, Joe Barlow (11:25): All Star Rosters (11:50): AL: Clay Holmes, Jorge Lopez, Gregory Soto, Emmanuel Clase (14:30): NL: Josh Hader, Edwin Díaz, Ryan Helsey, David Bednar and JOE MANTIPLY! (17:45): All Star Snubs (18:10): The Big Snubs: A.J. M...
In the Pen- Callen and Rick are joined once again by Jake Crumpler ( @jakecrumpler ) to dive into some dark horse names to know throughout the American League pens. They break down the status of the closers for these teams as well as names to monitor in deeper leagues as potential replacement options. Timestamps: (1:50): 3 Up- Kenley Jansen . Gregory Soto , Tanner Scott (3:45): 3 Down- Corey Knebel , Dany Jiménez , Craig Kimbrel (9:24): Liam Hendriks (12:15): Andrew Kittredge (15:40): Oakland At...
Callen and Rick are joined by Pitcher List's own Jake Crumpler ( @jakecrumpler ) to dive into some darkhorse names to know throughout the National League pens. They break down the status of the closers for these teams as well as names to monitor in deeper leagues as potential replacement options. Timestamps: (2:27): 3 Up- Ryan Helsely, Jhoan Duran (3:45): 3 Down- Corey Knebel , Paul Sewald (9:45): Matt Barnes (12:20): Colin Poche , J.P. Feyereisen (15:35): Dany Jiménez (19:25): Brusdar Graterol ...
Callen and Rick are joined by Pitcher List's own Eric Dadmun ( @EricDadmun ) to break down some of those committees we need more information on. After discussing their favorites in these bullpens, they bring forward some other names to keep an eye on as the next man up for holds. Timestamps: (2:10): Risers (3:45): Fallers (5:12): Aroldis Chapman (8:30): Josh Hader (11:30): Andrew Kittredge (14:18): Kenley Jansen (17:05): Giovanny Gallegos, Ryan Helsley (19:59): Matt Barnes (24:48): Art Warren, A...
Callen and Rick discuss whether to be concerned about several bigger name relievers. The two then highlight some pitch mix changes throughout the league worth monitoring that are leading to success for several closers and then use the data to highlight a few under the radar names worth monitoring. Timestamps: (1:50): Three Up- David Bender, Paul Sewald , Hansel Robles (6:34): Three Down- Liam Hendriks , Mark Melancon , Jhoan Duran (12:52): Liam Hendriks (15:04): Aroldis Chapman (18:55): Daniel B...
Callen and Rick analyze the latest news and notes from bullpens around the league. The two discuss the latest relievers who have taken control of the jobs in some cities, while also analyzing the committees in others. They also discuss the impact of the latest injuries to closers and returns of others from the Injured List. Timestamps: (1:38): Biggest Risers (4:23): Biggest Fallers (6:30): David Robertson (8:25): Liam Hendriks (10:20): Ryan Pressly (12:40): Daniel Bard (15:20): Dylan Floro (18:0...
