The Orioles’ bullpen started strong, then struggled. Which one is real?

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Orioles’ bullpen entered the 2026 season a largely unproven unit and took the league by surprise, emerging as the biggest strength for a roster that has otherwise struggled ...

The Mets' bullpen construction is becoming a major issue (here's how to fix it)

The Mets have carried seven starting pitchers throughout the regular season. That strategy has led to sub-optimal bullpen ...

Mariners May Have Just Pushed Luis Castillo to the Bullpen Without Saying It

Seattle’s plan to pair Bryce Miller and Luis Castillo could give the Mariners a revealing look at their next rotation ...

How A.J. Minter’s Return Could Transform the Mets' Bullpen

The Mets are close to getting left-handed reliever A.J. Minter back from injury, a move that could strengthen an already ...

Rebuilding structure in the Reds’ bullpen

PHILADELPHIA — For over an entire calendar year, the roles in the Cincinnati Reds’ bullpen were completely set: Graham Ashcraft pitched the seventh inning, Tony Santillan had the eighth and Emilio ...

The Padres, despite already-deep bullpen, are in the market for more relief: Sources

Padres are exploring the market for relief help, league sources told The Athletic. The Padres have one of the sport’s best ...

The state of the Reds’ bullpen

Before the Cincinnati Reds’ game on Saturday night, Terry Francona met with the Reds’ pitchers to discuss the ongoing walks problem. This year, the Reds’ bullpen has issued the most walks in baseball, ...
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The unsung group of Cincinnati's strong start to '26? The bullpen

This story was excerpted from Mark Sheldon’s Reds Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. ST. PETERSBURG -- The Reds are off to their ...