Alex Colome

Everyone seems to have a different approach to drafting closers for their fantasy team. Some like to grab the elite studs at the top, while other punt saves altogether to stock up on starting pitchers. I don't advise punting any category, so as irritating as they are to own at times, closers and select middle relievers are valuable commodities.I know, it makes you want to pull your hair out when they allow five ER in 0.1 innings. We've all been there. But if you attack it right, you can end up with a solid core of…

You know something, we’re pretty spoiled for choice at reliever. No matter your draft strategy, you have a good chance to walk away with a reliable closer if you play your cards smart this season.Last season tells us Kenley Jansen and Craig Kimbrel are in another galaxy of their own, but for those of us left here on earth, last year also tells us that reaching for an elite closer isn’t always the best strategy come draft day. Injuries and pitchers go hand in hand — see Jeurys Familia, Mark Melancon, and Zach Britton for…

JOIN OR START A FANTASY BASEBALL LEAGUE AT FANTRAX TODAY! KEEPER, DYNASTY, RE-DRAFT. FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE. A+ CUSTOMER SERVICE. PLAY FOR FREE! It's the love/hate relationship you really love to hate: closers! With a good two and a half months left until Opening Day, now is as good a time as any to start breaking down some bullpen arms ahead of your draft. This series will detail every division across the league, offering you the big names you'll want to own, as well as the sleepers you need to keep an eye on, and of course…

The Pirates are playing for nothing more than pocket money at this stage, but it's important to recognize even the smallest of victories during this tedious rebuild. There's, of course, that Andrew McCutchen guy, but often lost in the fray is Felipe Rivero, basking in all of his 1.29 ERA glory. I watched as Rivero completely pulled the rug from beneath the Reds on Saturday night. He struck out Jose Peraza, Joey Votto and Adam Duvall on 16 pitches, and didn't allow a single ball in play. Rivero has registered at least one…