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In The Pen

Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) is on vacation, so Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) is joined by special guest, Davis Byrd (@dvsbyrd), as they discuss the 2025 Hall of Fame inductees, the 2026 ballot, and the recent relief pitcher transactions, all culminating in an epic rant about the Dodgers.

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In The Pen

Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) break down MLB Network's Top 10 Relief Pitchers Right Now and create a list of their own, then break down early relief pitcher ADP.

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In The Pen - Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Jake Crumpler (@jakecrumpler) analyze the advanced statistics leaderboards to unearth potential 2025 breakouts and identify the relievers who have deserved their second-half success. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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): Matt Barnes

(26:50): Lou Trivino v. Dany Jimenez

(29:40): Camilo Doval

(31:28): StatCast Standouts

(32:55): Ryan Helsely

(33:45): Andres Munoz

(37:17): Steven Wilson

(39:13): Michael King

(43:23): What to Watch For

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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.

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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): Josh Staumont

(21:07): Minnesota Twins

(24:49): Tanner Rainey

(27:24): Corey Knebel/Brad Hand

(29:46): Anthony Bender

(33:12): Cincinnati Reds

(34:40): Daniel Bard

(37:23): Camilo Doval

(40:45): What to Watch For

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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.

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Timestamps:

(2:50): Taylor Rogers to San Diego

(6:36): Rick's Biggest Winner- Anthony Bender

(7:17): Callen's Biggest Winner- David Robertson

(8:33): Biggest Fallers- Matt Barnes, San Francisco Relievers

(10:37): Jorge Lopez

(12:54): Jake Diekman

(16:56): Andrew Kittredge

(18:59): Minnesota Twins Situation

(22:55): Ryan Pressly

(28:02): Joe Barlow

(30:18): Kenley Jansen

(31:49): Anthony Bender

(34:27): Corey Knebel to Covid IL- Next Man?

(36:16): Tanner Rainey

(38:36): David Robertson

(41:19): Cincinnati Reds Situation

(45:05): Daniel Bard

(47:20): San Diego Padres Situation

(49:18): San Francisco Giants Situation

(52:00): What to Watch For

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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. Diego Castillo

(19:11): Tampa Bay Closer Situation

(21:14): Matt Barnes vs. Jake Diekman

(23:09): David Bender vs. Chris Stratton

(26:26): Gregory Soto vs. Michael Fulmer

(29:01): San Diego Closer Situation

(34:00): Camilo Dovol vs. Jake McGee

(36:33): Kyle Finnegan vs. Tanner Rainey

(38:35): Cincinnati Closer Situation

(41:00): Chicago Cubs Closer Confusion

(43:47): Joe Barlow and company in Texas

(47:35); Alex Colome and company in Colorado

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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

(15:31): Colorado Rockies

(19:24): Los Angeles Dodgers

(24:00): Miami Marlins

(26:50): Milwaukee Brewers

(31:07): New York Mets

(34:03): Philadelphia Phillies

(38:05): Pittsburgh Pirates

(40:28): San Diego Padres

(45:03): San Francisco Giants

(48:30): St. Louis Cardinals

(51:20): Washington Nationals

Players Discussed

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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 Iglesias, Taylor Rogers, Aroldis Chapman, Lou Trevino, Diego Castillo, Paul Sewald, Andrew Kitteredge, Joe Barlow, Jordan Romano

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Rick Graham (@IAmRickGraham) and Callen Elslager (@callen_elslager) 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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