After Blubaugh does, the relievers begin their pregame walk to the bullpen. One of them must carry a pink, princess-themed backpack, sometimes while wearing a cowboy hat of the same color. Okert introduced that tradition two months ago, just as this group began its breakthrough.

One MLB team’s relief corps stands out as the most dominant group in baseball this season. Advanced metrics and traditional stats both confirm their dominance in high-leverage situations. The bullpen’s ability to neutralize inherited runners could ...

The Chicago White Sox have several prospects dealing in Triple-A, and they may be ready to give them a call.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — June felt like the beginning of something special for Slade Cecconi. July has told a very different story. The Cleveland right-hander who flashed genuine promise earlier this season has hit a wall,

Brewers lose their first series since the All-Star Break

Twins acquire A.J. Minter to bolster the bullpen

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Patrick Bailey’s reputation arrived in Cleveland long before his first game in a Guardians uniform. The two-time Gold Glove catcher was already regarded as one of baseball’s elite defensive backstops when Cleveland acquired him from San Francisco in early May.

The Atlanta Braves bullpen is still one of the best in baseball despite missing setup man Robert Suarez for more than a month.