By this point of the season, most fans, GMs, and members of these organizations are willing to “forgive and forget” with their closers. All they have to do is finish games and help the team inch towards the postseason.

If you’re a fantasy owner, then you’ve already had to live and die with whoever your relievers are, as most fantasy league trade deadlines have come and gone. It is still always a good idea to check the news and fish around the waiver wire, as bullpen situations are changing and new closers are emerging.

Ryan Franklin is a newcomer to the list, re-claiming ninth-inning duties after the Cardinals had seen enough of rookie Chris Perez. Other closers have ascended the ranks after their veteran counterparts either struggled or lacked opportunities to close in the past week. Chad Qualls is a great example, as he has seen his fantasy stock jump since being named the D-Backs new closer. He has not disappointed his owners, either. Read more »

Chicago White Sox closer Bobby Jenks will be placed on the disabled list after all, the Chicago Sun-Times reported. Jenks has been day-to-day with a sore back since his last outing on June 29 and can be placed on the DL retroactive to that date.

With the All-Star break coming up, Jenks should not be required to miss much time, so long as he doesn’t suffer any setbacks in his recovery. In his absence, set-up man Scott Linebrink will act as the team’s closer. Linebrink has converted 1-of-2 save opportunities since Jenks has been out, and he has given up runs in each of his last three outings. Read more »