Top 10 MLB Free Agent Relief Pitchers for 2025
Our MLB free agency preview series wraps up with a look at the top relief arms available to teams looking to shore up their bullpen.
Aroldis Chapman (b. 1988)
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Finding Pro Pitching Comps For Top 2024 MLB Draft College Pitchers
Examining the data to draw some similarities between draft prospects and pro pitchers, including Dylan Cease, Corbin Burnes & more.
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Aroldis Chapman’s Arm Stands Alone
Aroldis Chapman has one of the most remarkable and durable arms in baseball history.
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Trade Central: Rangers Bolster Bullpen By Adding Aroldis Chapman From Royals
On July 1, the Rangers began the process of fortifying their club for the stretch run by acquiring veteran reliever Aroldis Chapman from the Royals…
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Dodgers Fireballers’ Velocity Puts Them In Rare Company
In Game 1 of the National League Championship Series, the Dodgers sent four pitchers to the mound who touched 98 mph or harder.
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The Measure Of A Fastball Has Changed Over The Years
Where velocity is recorded on the journey from the mound to home plate makes all the difference. Take Aroldis Chapman, for example.
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Could Pitchers Throw Even Harder A Decade From Now? It Seems Unlikely.
Fastball velocity is on the rise. Could a 108 mph fastball soon be in the future? Could we eventually see 110 mph? We asked the experts.
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The Toolsiest MLB Players Of The Past 30 Years
The toolsiest hitters, pitchers and defenders of the past three-plus decades of MLB play, as determined by big league managers, coaches and scouts.
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What Most Fantasy Baseball Closers Have In Common
Want to find successful closing options in fantasy? Look for relievers who have starting experience in pro ball.
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Reader’s Choice: The MLB Team Of The 2010s
Mookie Betts or Bryce Harper? Manny Machado or Nolan Arenado? Baseball America readers voted on their Team of the 2010s.
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Adidas Splash Pack Celebrates MLB Postseason
Adidas dropped “Splash Pack” cleat designs reminiscent of the liquid baths players take after series-clinching wins.
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Sharpest Tools In The Shed
We asked major league managers, scouts and executives to identify the best players in a variety of categories.
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All-Time Best Tools All-Stars
The biggest tools from the biggest major league stars of the past 30 years, including Ichiro Suzuki.
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Lester, Chapman Keep Cubs Alive
The Cubs staved off elimination by winning Game Five
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MLB 2016 Postseason Schedule Announced
Relievers can be called on in virtually every postseason game without being overused
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Yankees Bring Home A Haul
The trades leading up to July 31 have transformed the Yankees farm system
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Trade Central: Chapman Goes To Cubs For Four Players
The Cubs get a lockdown reliever for four players
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Red Sox, Cubs Trades Might Have Added Benefit
The packages the Cubs and Red Sox gave up set a high price for other deals
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Braves’ Olivera Charged With Assault, Battery
Braves outfielder arrested after alleged domestic dispute at Va. hotel
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Report: Reyes’ Domestic Abuse Charge To Be Dropped
MLB could still suspend the Rockies’ shortstop
