The New York Mets' search for bullpen help reportedly nearly led them to one of the best closers in baseball history. The ...

MLB teams have become increasingly weary of paying relievers, but that’s mostly reserved for guys without a proven track ...

In recent seasons, MLB team have been attempting to load up on as many high-quality relief pitchers a possible.

The Chicago Cubs may be on the cusp of landing a brand new closer via a blockbuster trade. According to a report from USA ...

Have the Red Sox done enough to compete for a playoff spot? As the offseason dust settles, here’s a look around the league at ...

This Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs will face off in Super Bowl LIX. Don't fret. The sports calendar ...

The Athletic's Jayson Stark took a deep dive into the Hall of Fame chances for a couple modern day closers with Billy Wagner receiving enshrinement this year.

You will hear lots of discussion in the offseason on draft strategy for fantasy baseball. It seems it changes annually; for ...

Still, overall, Estévez has the stuff to be one of the best closers in baseball in 2025 and likely a few years after that. The Royals went 86-76 in 2024 and reached the postseason for the first ...

The Chicago Cubs have positioned themselves as strong contenders for the 2025 season, with PECOTA projections forecasting them to win 90.6 games—placing them among the best teams in Major League ...

Estévez heads to a Kansas City team that had been looking to shore up the bullpen heading into the 2025 season. The Royals ...

Lance Lynn, closer? Evidently, some teams like the idea ... Ken Rosenthal is the senior baseball writer for The Athletic who has spent nearly 35 years covering the major leagues.