Nearly every arm has produced good results, and Aroldis Chapman has 20(!) 7/28: More injuries in the Pirates bullpen have led to. Its not hard to see why. Juan Soto remains on IL. And its true that Jos Alvarado, Archie Bradley, Sam Coonrod, and Ian Kennedy were upgrades over Tommy Hunter, Adam Morgan, Blake Parker, and Brandon Workman. Two crushing losses, one month apart to the team that the Phillies currently trail in the standings. Instead, it's really the pitching staff that has propelled Toronto's success, particularly the bullpen. But the Giants have certainly exceeded expectations early. Saves are an important component for many fantasy baseball leagues. Thats a game we should win, Bradley said. Last year, when the Phillies led the league with 14 blown saves in only 60 games played (a 38 blown save pace), they also ranked fourth in the NL in runs scored. Shane Bieber and Aaron Civale have been a strong duo at the top of the rotation. Oakland has slowed a bit in its past few games with the lineup struggling to produce runs. It's hard to assess the rest of the group, though the peripherals aren't exactly outstanding. What do we make of this team? This was one month before Washington traded one-third of its roster at the deadline, one night after Girardi accused Max Scherzer of cheating and Scherzer nearly undressed on the mound. Newcomers Alex Cobb and Jose Quintana havent been effective, nor has 25-year-old Griffin Canning. Eduardo Rodriguez has a 3.52 ERA and 0.87 WHIP in his return from myocarditis. How many games did Mariano Rivera save in his career? The NL Central is still winnable for the Cubs. Trevor Rogers has a 1.29 ERA and 2.00 FIP, rapidly proving himself one of the best strikeout arms in the game. Even more absurd: The bullpen dropped the Phillies down a seven-run hole Thursday night before a furious rally in a 17-8 thrashing of the Chicago Cubs. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. They have played good baseball early, though it hasn't been their best. The Royals traded. They ranked 7th in runs score, 9th in batting average, 7th in OBP, 8th in slugging percentage, 7th in OPS, 7th in home runs, 7th in weighted runs created, 7th in wOBA, 9th in wRC+. Monday's meltdown happened after a weekend series in which Philadelphia's bullpen blew multiple leads against the Mets, and even allowed runs in the games they closed out. Ads help us pay RotobBaller's award-winning writers as much as possible they are vital to the site's operations and team. Split: Rate: Season: However, if were going to focus on one aspect of the team that let us down the most, I think that aspect is the offense and not the bullpen. Kennedy has now blown saves in two of his last three appearances. The bullpen has withstood the loss of Trevor Rosenthal, with Lou Trivino holding down the closer role and Jake Diekman thriving yet again. Join the Best Live Fantasy Chat Community! Meanwhile, the Rays could stand to see Brandon Lowe (.665 OPS) get hot. Our goal is to put out the highest-quality content and tools. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. But it sure beats the 2020 Phillies 7.06 mark, which was worse than only the 1930 Phillies among all-time terrible bullpens since 1901. On Wednesday, Jose Alvarado blew save #31 in the eighth inning, but J.T. 5 spot. It's also important to remember the Astros had a number of guys hit the COVID-19 IL. Get updated MLB team bullpen stats for 2021, including ERA, Wins & Losses, Saves, WHIP, strikeouts and more for the regular season and playoffs. 8/23: The Pirates hadn't had a single save chance since they traded. The season is still a work in progress, but bullpen depth charts have been updated to reflect a few recent pieces of news, including a few closers landing on the injured list due to positive COVID-19 tests. Still, it's been quite the valiant effort. Imagine if Giolito gets back to ace form and the two boppers start to produce, particularly with Yermin Mercedes continuing to mash everything in sight and guys like Rodon and Lance Lynn (before he was placed on IL) dominating. A bullpen that ranked 25th in the majors with a 4.74 ERA entering Friday nights series opener against the New York Mets at Citi Field isnt good. Therefore a blown save could happen before the 9th or after the 9th. Corey Seager is struggling after his scorching-hot run to start the year, and Mookie Betts has a .768 OPS. On Saturday, for example, Girardi pulled starter Zach Eflin after only 82 pitches, and he used one of his most reliable relievers (Connor Brogdon) to get one out. You get the point. The Phillies led, 5-0, in the fourth inning, 9-5 in the fifth, and 12-11 in the eighth only to lose 13-12. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. But the Brewers need better efforts especially from guys like Keston Hiura and Avisail Garcia. The Astros definitely need more from the bullpen especially in the middle innings. But the North Siders need their starters to go deeper and their lineup to provide runs on a consistent basis. But sometimes its not about the pitcher. The offense ranks fourth in the AL in runs per game and first in OPS, with J.D. Pablo Lopez has a 2.34 ERA and 34 strikeouts in 34.2 innings. Tyler ONeill has five homers in his first 16 games. No other MLB team has more than 16 blown saves. EDIT: Seems like the single season team record is 39 by the 1996 Colorado Rockies. Michael Conforto (.667 OPS) and Jeff McNeil (.636 OPS) haven't exactly been prolific, either. But the offense never showed up. After averaging 5.1 runs per game in 2021, it ranks 25th in MLB with 3.5 runs per game in 2022. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. There hasn't been much production outside of Trea Turner, Josh Harrison and Ryan Zimmerman. Yet, the South Siders can still get so much more from their stars. Alvarado has 24 walks in 29 innings, Bradley has allowed 11 runs in 17 innings, and Coonrod and Kintzler are hurt. Simply put: it's been an extremely disappointing start for the Twins, who are 2-6 in one-run games. But they are hanging in there all the same. Both went to, 7/26: The Mariners pretty much had a bullpen day on Sunday, with seven pitchers pitching against the Astros. The Bronx Bombers would surely like more production from guys like Gary Sanchez, Gleyber Torres, Clint Frazier and Aaron Hicks. For one thing, a blown save doesnt necessarily mean a loss, and I think that bears repeating. Hits Hits allowed by a pitcher. And hold a lead here or there. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. MLB Baseball Player Stats - Blown Saves More Player Stats. 8/1: The Marlins and Orioles made a trade, with, 8/1: The Royals bullpen looks like an all-out committee, we'll say. 7/30: Lots to look at in Thursday night's games. Article content. The Cubs have five games with seven or more runs and three with 13 or more. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. 5/18: Maybe the Tigers bullpen situation has finally figured itself out? Erick Feddehas a 3.70 xERA. Phillies pitchers havent been helped by one of the worst defenses in the majors. The good news is the Philadelphia Phillies bullpen is not as bad as it was during the shortened 2020 season, when it was one of the worst bullpens in baseball history. Feliz, who was pitching in his first MLB game since 2017, got two outs and was charged with three runs. Arizona has also withstood numerous injuries, with ace Zac Gallen beginning the year on injured list and Ketel Marte and Kole Calhoun on the shelf. Another interesting tidbit: the Dodgers are 4-6 in one-run games and 1-3 in extra-inning games. To put that number in context, the great Mariano Rivera, MLBs all-time saves leader, blew 80 saves in his entire 19-year career. He is slashing .337/.387/.545 with 13 extra-base hits, including four homers. The bullpen wasnt the problem this season, 2023 Phillies preview: infield prospects to keep an eye on, Hao Yu-Lee might be the teams next big offensive hope, There is regular season baseball this month, MLBs new pitch clock is stressing some people out. However, the bullpen has probably been even better than the rotation. GP: Games played IP: Innings pitched W-L: Wins-Losses ERA: Earned run average SV: Saves BS: Blown saves SV%: Save percentage K/BB: Strikeout to walk ratio K/9 . Losing is one thing. Unfortunately, at this point, its not a question ofif the Phillies will tie or break the Rockies MLB record, butwhen. 6/9: Tony Sanillan blew the save horribly, getting through just 1/3 of an inning and giving up four runs (two earned), costing the Reds the game. We have to start with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladdy has stopped pounding the ball into the ground and, as a result, is realizing his immense potential. All stats obtained viaBaseball Reference,Baseball SavantorFanGraphsunless otherwise noted. They arguably should be in even better position, with the bullpen blowing eight saves. Matt Olson was still clobbering baseballs before he sustained an unfortunateeye injuryon Thursday. The likes of Jorge Polanco and Max Kepler have also struggled. But potential only means so much for a team hungry to make a statement this season. This is most definitely a dangerous team when the stars are hitting. They have led MLB in this embarrassing metric for most of the season, and just last week, they set a new franchise record with their 30th blown save of the year. Closer Richard Rodriguez had not allowed a run in his first 10.1 innings. Odds & lines subject to change. The Brewers have two elite arms in Brandon Woodruff and Corbin Burnes. Depth charts are freshly updated as of the break, but of course we all know to expect plenty of changes as we approach the July 31 trade deadline. Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Gio Urshela are all starting to produce. 8/31: TRADE DEADLINE UPDATES! Realmuto (.932 OPS) are living up to their star billings. Colorado also has five blown saves. The offensive potential is there. Not at all in terms of talented arms available, but in terms of who would fill each role. That was always the likely scenario, though those guys might have to show progress earlier than anticipated. Thats an 84-win pace. Some of the blown saves were heartbreakers, I cant deny that. The rotation has been horrendous. Below are the Relief Pitchers ranked #51-75 by our industry experts. That's not anything astoundingly bad, especially given the sample sizes. If you recall, the Phillies finished the 2021 season with only 82 wins. On the one hand, hovering around the .500 mark is not exactly ideal for a club with World Series expectations. The Phils have a -15 run differential, yet somehow came into Saturday's game atop the NL East. Anthony DeSclafani had a 1.50 ERA in his first five starts. It remains to be seen just how long the starters can keep up their terrific work. We are already one month through the 2021 MLB season. Or, maybe L.A. already needs to consider its options for acquiring a starter. A top team like the Red Sox had 20, Dodgers had 26. EAST HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) - Outside a building on East 126th Street in East Harlem, one of two safe injection sites in New York City, Ryan R. confirmed he has found Xylazine, known as 't John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia notes that is the most blown saves through 76 games in history. 8/10: The White Sox already had an excellent closer, but that didn't stop them from acquiring. Pittsburgh's bullpen ranks sixth inxFIP. All 30 teams have things to hang their hats on, while many have evident weaknesses. No team has more meltdowns than the Phillies, and only the Orioles, Reds, Astros, and Diamondbacks have a worse shutdown/meltdown ratio. There have been a total of 8 leads blown in the ninth inning, across 6 teams. Marvin Mims. Pretty impressive they have hovered around .500 given his injury and preseason expectations. However, as Ryan Spaeder notes, the Phillies have led in 109 of their 145 games this season, but have a 73-72 record. At 36-40, the Phillies are in fourth place in the NL East, five games behind the first-place Mets and nine games behind the Padres for the second wild card spot. One strike from nailing down a big late-season save, he gave up back-to-back homers to Ryan McMahon and Sam Hilliard on two-strike pitches. There is good news. 5/13: All bullpens have been reviewed and depth charts are fully up to date! MLB2021 PITCHING STATS - WINS MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PITCHING STATS BATTING BATTING II BATTING RATIOS PITCHING PITCHING II PITCHING RATIOS PITCHING MATCHUPS FIELDING FIELDING II 2021 2023 2022. 1. The Phillies are 13-13 in games in which they blew at least one save, which means their 73-72 record isnt as shabby as it could be. Buxton (1.363 OPS) is on a tear, and Cruz (1.037) has continued to rake. Get the latest fantasy news, stats, and injury updates for Arizona Diamondbacks RP Jeurys Familia from CBS Sports But at least veterans like Jesus Aguilar and Corey Dickerson are giving Miami some production. Because of COVID-19, the Toronto Blue Jays played the Atlanta Braves as the home team back in late April of 2021 but did so at TD Ballpark in Dunedin, Florida, as cross-border travel. The offense ranks sixth in the AL in runs scored, but has a .601 OPS with runners in scoring position. All-time blown saves leader Goose Gossage blew 112 saves in his 22-year career. 3/29: Some National League news this time, as the Reds seem ready to go into the season with a committee in the ninth inning. The Marlins deserve credit for how they've battled thus far. Don't forget Yuli Gurriel, either. 7/13: Happy All Star Game to those who celebrate! It places even lower in key categories such as on-base percentage, home runs and OPS+. Jed Lowrie and Mark Canha have cooled significantly as of late. Naturally, the Reds then took two of three from the Los Angeles Dodgers. 6/4: This has happened before, so tread carefully, but it looks like the Reds bullpen might be settling down. Kenta Maeda (6.56 ERA) has been incredibly disappointing in the rotation, though that group has mostly held together. The Seattle Mariners are another team that has overachieved through the first month. We cannot speak highly enough about what the Kansas City Royals have done thus far. But there have also been clear positives. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). He returned to health in 2021 but spent the whole year on optional assignment to Triple-A Round Rock. 8/23: All depth charts have been updated! 3/29: Peter Fairbanks will be "out a while" with a recommendation that he should not throw for six weeks. After cycling through Neris, Alvarado, and Ranger Surez, the Phillies acquired Kennedy at the trade deadline to bring stability to the closer role. Houston. Luis Garcia has displayed good stuff, with Kent Emanuel dazzling in relief of Jake Odorizzi last weekend. Any number of peopleincluding mefelt they'd be the worst team in the bigs. In actuality, Connor Brogdon and Brandon Kintzler have also been decent outside of a couple blowup outings. Production will likely define just how long Kansas City can stay in playoff contention. The bullpen rebounded from a shaky start and ranked first inxFIPentering play on Saturday. Alex Kirilloff has a pair of early homers, but also boasts a .194 OBP. Meanwhile, with the Phillies trailing the Atlanta Braves by three games in the National League East entering Friday night and their first playoff berth since 2011 hanging in the balance, heres a look at a few of the losses they would most like to have back: Leading 3-1 in the ninth inning, one strike away from clinching a rare series victory at Truist Park and giving the Phillies their sixth consecutive victory, Neris threw a belt-high fastball that pinch-hitting Pablo Sandoval crushed to right field for a game-tying two-run homer. They lead the AL in stolen bases but rank just 10th in OBP. Ian Kennedy, acquired at the trade deadline, has three of the Phillies' MLB-high 32 blown saves going into Friday's game. They now have 22 blown saves this season, putting them just three away from the franchise record. Scientists discover 'monster galaxies' near dawn of the universe: 'Mind-blown'. There's plenty of upside with that lineup. Real bad. The place to find all the best Braves Mens hoodies and sweatshirts is the MLB Shop. The Phillies have blown seven saves in their last six games, and they've blown 21 saves overall. Stats are accurate as of May 1. Francisco Lindor, Dominic Smith and James McCann have sub-.600 OPS marks. The Minnesota Twins' run differential would seem to indicate they should be closer to .500. But the team's future looks slightly less bleak than it might have during preseason. 7/30: In a last-minute deadline deal, the Braves acquired Pirates closer, 7/30: The Diamondbacks found someone to trade, 7/30: Another closer on the move, as the Phillies have acquired, 7/29: The Padres bullpen was already good, but they're adding, 7/29: The Rays are finalizing a deal to trade, 7/28: The Marlins and Astros made a trade on Wednesday, with, 7/27: The first big closer trade happened a few days before the deadline, and it was quite an unexpected one: the Mariners traded, 7/27: While the Orioles bullpen is in full committee mode and this could change from one day to the next, right now it looks like, 7/20: The Orioles bullpen has been unpredictable all year, and now comes, 7/18: The Orioles committee also looks like things are moving around in it, with, 7/17: It's been mostly bad news for the Yankees bullpen lately, but. If you choose to make use of any information on this website including online sports betting services from any websites that may be featured on this website, we strongly recommend that you carefully check your local laws before doing so. But it's the nature of the losses and the individuals who are struggling that make this grade what it is. 9/7: Almost nothing happened in bullpens for several days! 3/15: The Orioles are going to try to turn. Seattle's lineup ranks just 12th in the AL OPS. And then they didnt. Miguel Sano had a .555 OPS before hitting IL. Philadelphia ranks 12th in the NL runs scored and 11th on OPS. *Many detailed statistics are based on play-by-play accounts accumulated by Retrosheet. But the Bucs finished April at 12-13. The thing is, its a lot harder to secure a save when youre working with a one-run lead as opposed to a multi-run lead. 3/26: More bad news for an AL East bullpen, as, 3/23: Updating yesterday's Blue Jays news, it is now "very likely" that, 3/22: Another closer down before the season even starts, as Blue Jays closer, 3/22: The Rangers bullpen is a complete mess already, with closer, 3/22: The Padres bullpen has a lot of excellent arms in it, leading to the question of who will actually close since so many of them, 3/16: The Rockies bullpen got some solidity, as manager Bud Black named. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. The only thing that Philadelphia should be looking to. Nobody is worried about the offense, which tied for fifth in baseball in scoring in 2020. Rivera and Trevor Hoffman [5] are the only pitchers in MLB history to save more than 600 career games. He is almost guaranteed to be an asset at the trade deadline. All Rights Reserved. Read more YONG KIM / Staff Photographer. Kolby Allard has looked excellent after being converted to a reliever. Gambling problem? 6/15: The Marlins may have found a closer in, 6/15: The Marlins lost one of their key setup men, as. Martinez (1.175 OPS), Rafael Devers (.958 OPS), Xander Bogaerts (.915 OPS) and Alex Verdugo (.863 OPS) having terrific starts. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. He also had more walks (20) than strikeouts (16). The pitching staff will need to show a whole lot of improvement, particularly with Taylor Widener on the IL. Additionally, the pitching staff has been suspect. That group ranks second in xFIP, with Mark Melancon looking like the bargain of the offseason and lefties Tim Hill and Drew Pomeranz offering legitimate strikeout stuff from that side of the rubber. While fellow trade piece Kyle Gibson has been a stabilizing force in the Phillies rotation, Kennedy has collapsed since being sent here from Texas. W. Wins Credited to the pitcher whose team assumes a lead while such pitcher is in the game and does not relinquish such lead unless otherwise assigned by the official scorer. Here's a few that are especially costly. But Sean Murphy and Matt Chapman look to be breaking out. 9/8: The Mariners bullpen is finally somewhat settled, but closer. That stretch included a 13-game win streak. A blown save involves the offense giving the team a lead and a relief pitcher giving that lead back to the other team. Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Corbin Burnes said last week "there's no denying that the relationship is definitely hurt" after the 2021 NL Cy Young Award winner heard the team's arguments during a hearing he lost, resulting in a $10.01 million salary rather than the $10.75 million he requested The bullpen, meanwhile, ranks 29th inxFIPand lacks depth in the middle innings. Obviously, the offense can never be directly responsible for a blown save. The Pirates have a -16 run differential. The Phillies have blown seven saves in their last six games, and they've blown 21 saves overall. Yet, that sort of disguises the fact the lineup has mostly disappointed outside of Byron Buxton and Nelson Cruz. section: | slug: phillies-bullpen-has-been-historically-bad-again-in-2021-its-extremely-frustrating | sport: baseball | route: article_single.us | Alejandro Kirk has seemingly seized starting catching duties from Danny Jansen with a run of good starts. Maybe? Tweets by STATS_Insights. MLB Leaders: Blown Saves. 9/30: With Kimbrel removed from the closer's role, 9/30: The Cubs looked like they were starting to lean on, 9/23: Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said closer, 9/21: Miami hasn't offered up many save chances of late but, 8/22: The Phillies saw two of their top relievers land on the IL, with closer, 8/15: The Philadelphia Phillies placed reliever, 8/12: The Seattle Mariners DFA'd relief pitcher. The 2021 San Francisco Giants pitching stats seen on this page include pitching stats for every player who appeared in a game during the 2021 season. Seattle sent, 8/31: There are sure to be several changes coming throughout the day as the trade deadline approaches, but for now, the Orioles are giving. The Chicago White Sox entered the season with World Series expectations. In recasting the bullpen last winter, the Phillies prioritized velocity and experience, two qualities that were badly lacking in 2020. The rotation has also found something of a revelation in Huascar Ynoa. But a week filled with bullpen follies continued with Neris, forced back into the ninth inning because Alvarado and Bradley were unavailable, giving up a bases-loaded walk and a decisive sacrifice fly. Kyle Hendricks (7.54 ERA) and Zach Davies (9.47) have been abominable, and there is no telling how long Jake Arrieta and Trevor Williams can have success while giving up hard contact. The snowballing death toll has pushed lawmakers in Colorado, New Mexico and Nevada to consider joining New York and Rhode Island in allowing what are often called "safe injection sites.". To join our email list and get notified when we launch the 2023 MLB section, register for a free account . Let's give the Pittsburgh Pirates their just due. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Sheesh. Gerrit Cole will be in search of his first Cy Young. On second thought, maybe fans actuallycouldbe asking for a better start to the season. 3/27: The AL East and bad bullpen news just seem to go together so often already this season. Tampa Bay's rotation is likely to become increasingly dependent on the development of young arms like Josh Fleming, Luis Patino and Shane McClanahan. Monday night against the Reds (CIN 12, PHI 4), Neftal Feliz (yes, that Neftal Feliz) and Enyel De Los Santos flushed a 4-2 lead down the drain in the seventh inning. Join the Best Live Fantasy Chat Community! (2021 Getty Images) Avila has. Jake Brentz gives the team a quality lefty. Some teams may have competition or unsettled closers to start the season including the Orioles, Tigers, Rangers, Braves, Cubs, Giants and more. Tejay Antone (0.66 ERA) can throw multiple innings and pitch in high leverage. Puk pitched in the 7th inning, while Dany Jimenez was not used. 1/3: There are several fluid situations to monitor throughout the offseason, with the Dodgers representing the most projectable saves without a clear answer. Jordan Luplow (.931 OPS) has been a pleasant surprise, and Franmil Reyes (7 HRs) is hitting the ball out of the yard. Jake Cave has not been the answer in left field. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Allow me to quote from Phillies.com beat writer Todd Zolecki, who wrote an article entitled Phillies offense key factor in NL East race on March 29, 2021. 5/24: The Blue Jays committee is getting more confusing, as. Last year, when the Phillies led the league with 14 blown saves in only 60 games played (a 38 blown save pace), they also ranked fourth in the NL in runs scored. But does Philadelphia have enough pitching? It should be better Now, nobody is saying the Phils need to have a top-five bullpen or top-five rotation (although the rotation had the third-best WAR in baseball last season, according to FanGraphs). Kendall Graveman had not allowed a run and gave up just two hits in his first 10.2 innings. The decision to bring back Yusmeiro Petit (1.10) is paying major dividends. 8/21: TRADE! The Reds rank first in OPS, with Jesse Winker excelling after missing the first several games and Nick Castellanos still producing at a high level. He is scheduled for an MRI, but it appears he will miss some time. New closers in San Diego, Kansas City, and Toronto. 14. I mean, I'm not going to sugarcoat it. San Diego ranks eighth in runs scored and ninth in OPS. Jesus Luzardo's swing and miss (10.4 strikeouts per nine innings) is there. However, there are actually reasons for fans to be legitimately pleased. Guerrero came into Saturday's game slashing .350/.490/.663 with seven homers and 20 RBI. 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