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 »

Baseball is a wonderful thing in the month of September. Just ask any fantasy baseball manager who still has his bullpen intact, complete with a lights-out closer who can guarantee 2-3 saves per week. Other managers have been less fortunate as injuries and trades have impacted many MLB bullpens and forced fantasy owners to make patchwork adjustments.

The usual suspects continue to lead the way like Francisco Rodriguez, Brad Lidge, and Joe Nathan. Other players like Chris Perez, Matt Lindstrom and Jonathan Broxton have snuck their way onto the closer scene because of injuries and/or demotions. Read more »