Rick Graham
@iamrickgraham.pitcherlist.com
Senior Fantasy Analyst and Reliever Manager for @pitcherlist | Co-Host of @InThePenPod | NL @ToutWars | @FSWA, @SABR and @IBWAA member
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Reposted by Rick Graham
November 6, 2025 at 10:04 PM
PLV RP Leaders through 8/24
G Jax (5.48)
T Megill (5.46)
R Detmers (5.45)
T Scott (5.42)
R Rodriguez (5.38)
A Chapman (5.35)
S Okert (5.32)
L Varland (5.27)
J Estrada (5.27)
J Hader (5.26)
A Vesia (5.26)
G Speier (5.25)
B Casparius (5.23)
Ty Rogers (5.23)
J A Ferrer (5.22)
G Jax (5.48)
T Megill (5.46)
R Detmers (5.45)
T Scott (5.42)
R Rodriguez (5.38)
A Chapman (5.35)
S Okert (5.32)
L Varland (5.27)
J Estrada (5.27)
J Hader (5.26)
A Vesia (5.26)
G Speier (5.25)
B Casparius (5.23)
Ty Rogers (5.23)
J A Ferrer (5.22)
August 25, 2025 at 7:27 PM
PLV RP Leaders through 8/24
G Jax (5.48)
T Megill (5.46)
R Detmers (5.45)
T Scott (5.42)
R Rodriguez (5.38)
A Chapman (5.35)
S Okert (5.32)
L Varland (5.27)
J Estrada (5.27)
J Hader (5.26)
A Vesia (5.26)
G Speier (5.25)
B Casparius (5.23)
Ty Rogers (5.23)
J A Ferrer (5.22)
G Jax (5.48)
T Megill (5.46)
R Detmers (5.45)
T Scott (5.42)
R Rodriguez (5.38)
A Chapman (5.35)
S Okert (5.32)
L Varland (5.27)
J Estrada (5.27)
J Hader (5.26)
A Vesia (5.26)
G Speier (5.25)
B Casparius (5.23)
Ty Rogers (5.23)
J A Ferrer (5.22)
Random, fun MLB trade deadline predictions:
LAD: Helsley
PHI: Bednar
TEX: Fairbanks
BOS: R Iglesias
CHC: P Johnson
DET: S Miller/K Finnegan
TOR: D Santana
NYM: Seranthony
HOU: P Maton
CIN: C Doval
NYY: J Bird
LAD: Helsley
PHI: Bednar
TEX: Fairbanks
BOS: R Iglesias
CHC: P Johnson
DET: S Miller/K Finnegan
TOR: D Santana
NYM: Seranthony
HOU: P Maton
CIN: C Doval
NYY: J Bird
July 29, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Random, fun MLB trade deadline predictions:
LAD: Helsley
PHI: Bednar
TEX: Fairbanks
BOS: R Iglesias
CHC: P Johnson
DET: S Miller/K Finnegan
TOR: D Santana
NYM: Seranthony
HOU: P Maton
CIN: C Doval
NYY: J Bird
LAD: Helsley
PHI: Bednar
TEX: Fairbanks
BOS: R Iglesias
CHC: P Johnson
DET: S Miller/K Finnegan
TOR: D Santana
NYM: Seranthony
HOU: P Maton
CIN: C Doval
NYY: J Bird
Reposted by Rick Graham
For the third time, Phillies are acquiring David Robertson. The 40-year-old is signing a major-league deal. He threw Saturday for scouts. News from @ken-rosenthal.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/650...
Phillies reach agreement with veteran right-handed reliever David Robertson: Source
Robertson, 40, owns a career 2.91 ERA over 16 years in the majors, including two with the Phillies.
www.nytimes.com
July 20, 2025 at 9:52 PM
For the third time, Phillies are acquiring David Robertson. The 40-year-old is signing a major-league deal. He threw Saturday for scouts. News from @ken-rosenthal.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/650...
IF the Nationals are able to find a taker for Kyle Finnegan, who do we think takes over as closer in Washington?
Lord or Ferrer?
Lord or Ferrer?
July 16, 2025 at 6:19 PM
IF the Nationals are able to find a taker for Kyle Finnegan, who do we think takes over as closer in Washington?
Lord or Ferrer?
Lord or Ferrer?
Reposted by Rick Graham
Good Gracious, They Fixed David Bednar blogs.fangraphs.com/good-graciou...
Good Gracious, They Fixed David Bednar
It’s the same old Bednar, but nobody’s swinging anymore.
blogs.fangraphs.com
July 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Good Gracious, They Fixed David Bednar blogs.fangraphs.com/good-graciou...
Qualified relievers with an ERA under 2.00, WHIP under 1.00 and K rate over 25%
Randy Rodríguez (All-Star)
Aroldis Chapman (All-Star)
Andrés Muñoz (All-Star)
Daniel Palencia
Adrian Morejon (All-Star)
Edwin Díaz (All-Star)
Shelby Miller (Injured)
Randy Rodríguez (All-Star)
Aroldis Chapman (All-Star)
Andrés Muñoz (All-Star)
Daniel Palencia
Adrian Morejon (All-Star)
Edwin Díaz (All-Star)
Shelby Miller (Injured)
July 15, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Qualified relievers with an ERA under 2.00, WHIP under 1.00 and K rate over 25%
Randy Rodríguez (All-Star)
Aroldis Chapman (All-Star)
Andrés Muñoz (All-Star)
Daniel Palencia
Adrian Morejon (All-Star)
Edwin Díaz (All-Star)
Shelby Miller (Injured)
Randy Rodríguez (All-Star)
Aroldis Chapman (All-Star)
Andrés Muñoz (All-Star)
Daniel Palencia
Adrian Morejon (All-Star)
Edwin Díaz (All-Star)
Shelby Miller (Injured)
Early look at which closers could get moved at this years trade deadline
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15 Closers to Watch at the Trade Deadline
What closers may be on the move at this year's deadline?
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July 9, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Early look at which closers could get moved at this years trade deadline
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Since April 20th (6 week sample):
Devin Williams-
2.81 xFIP, 2.47 SIERA, 34.6% K, 25% K-BB, 15.7% SwStr, 29% CSW, 42.3% GB, 34.1% HardHit, 109 Stuff+
Luke Weaver-
4.65 xFIP, 4.37 SIERA, 20.4% K, 16.7% K-BB, 13.3% SwStr, 24.6% CSW, 19.5% GB, 25.9% HardHit, 99 Stuff+
Devin Williams-
2.81 xFIP, 2.47 SIERA, 34.6% K, 25% K-BB, 15.7% SwStr, 29% CSW, 42.3% GB, 34.1% HardHit, 109 Stuff+
Luke Weaver-
4.65 xFIP, 4.37 SIERA, 20.4% K, 16.7% K-BB, 13.3% SwStr, 24.6% CSW, 19.5% GB, 25.9% HardHit, 99 Stuff+
June 1, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Since April 20th (6 week sample):
Devin Williams-
2.81 xFIP, 2.47 SIERA, 34.6% K, 25% K-BB, 15.7% SwStr, 29% CSW, 42.3% GB, 34.1% HardHit, 109 Stuff+
Luke Weaver-
4.65 xFIP, 4.37 SIERA, 20.4% K, 16.7% K-BB, 13.3% SwStr, 24.6% CSW, 19.5% GB, 25.9% HardHit, 99 Stuff+
Devin Williams-
2.81 xFIP, 2.47 SIERA, 34.6% K, 25% K-BB, 15.7% SwStr, 29% CSW, 42.3% GB, 34.1% HardHit, 109 Stuff+
Luke Weaver-
4.65 xFIP, 4.37 SIERA, 20.4% K, 16.7% K-BB, 13.3% SwStr, 24.6% CSW, 19.5% GB, 25.9% HardHit, 99 Stuff+
Jeff Hoffman’s May numbers:
13.50 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, 16% K-BB
3.53 SIERA, 32.8% CSW, 113 Stuff+
38.5% HR/FB over the past month is the second highest in baseball
13.50 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, 16% K-BB
3.53 SIERA, 32.8% CSW, 113 Stuff+
38.5% HR/FB over the past month is the second highest in baseball
June 1, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Jeff Hoffman’s May numbers:
13.50 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, 16% K-BB
3.53 SIERA, 32.8% CSW, 113 Stuff+
38.5% HR/FB over the past month is the second highest in baseball
13.50 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, 16% K-BB
3.53 SIERA, 32.8% CSW, 113 Stuff+
38.5% HR/FB over the past month is the second highest in baseball
Trevor Story is slashing .130/.187/.160 over the past month. His wRC+ of -8 is the lowest amongst 185 qualified hitters, 30 points lower than Brenton Doyle’s 28 (Kristian Campbells is 3rd lowest at 29).
So how much longer are we going to have to wait for Mayer to get called up?
So how much longer are we going to have to wait for Mayer to get called up?
Trevor Story’s Slump and the Never-Ending Saga of the Red Sox Infield blogs.fangraphs.com/trevor-story...
Trevor Story’s Slump and the Never-Ending Saga of the Red Sox Infield
The oft-injured shortstop is finally healthy, but no longer looks like the player who starred in Colorado.
blogs.fangraphs.com
May 23, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Trevor Story is slashing .130/.187/.160 over the past month. His wRC+ of -8 is the lowest amongst 185 qualified hitters, 30 points lower than Brenton Doyle’s 28 (Kristian Campbells is 3rd lowest at 29).
So how much longer are we going to have to wait for Mayer to get called up?
So how much longer are we going to have to wait for Mayer to get called up?
Who would you rather roster right now based on these relievers stats over the past month?
Closer A: 1.32 SIERA, 37% K-BB, 38.2% CSW, 2 SV
Closer B: 5.13 SIERA, 5.2% K-BB, 19% CSW, 8 SV
Closer A: 1.32 SIERA, 37% K-BB, 38.2% CSW, 2 SV
Closer B: 5.13 SIERA, 5.2% K-BB, 19% CSW, 8 SV
May 20, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Who would you rather roster right now based on these relievers stats over the past month?
Closer A: 1.32 SIERA, 37% K-BB, 38.2% CSW, 2 SV
Closer B: 5.13 SIERA, 5.2% K-BB, 19% CSW, 8 SV
Closer A: 1.32 SIERA, 37% K-BB, 38.2% CSW, 2 SV
Closer B: 5.13 SIERA, 5.2% K-BB, 19% CSW, 8 SV
My flight home has been delayed, but I’m still hoping to have a Closing Time update out tonight
May 6, 2025 at 5:38 PM
My flight home has been delayed, but I’m still hoping to have a Closing Time update out tonight
Reposted by Rick Graham
I have a request for you all as we celebrate @slangsonsports.bsky.social's birthday: Tell one person in your life today what makes them special to you. Be specific.
Then report back here and tell us how it felt. We can all make a better effort at this, together. open.substack.com/pub/lindseya...
Then report back here and tell us how it felt. We can all make a better effort at this, together. open.substack.com/pub/lindseya...
Birthdays Are Important
Twice a day for two years, Sarah Langs drank a bitter, brown sludge-like concoction that she called “her potion” in the hopes that it would extend her life by at least a few weeks.
open.substack.com
May 2, 2025 at 12:37 PM
I have a request for you all as we celebrate @slangsonsports.bsky.social's birthday: Tell one person in your life today what makes them special to you. Be specific.
Then report back here and tell us how it felt. We can all make a better effort at this, together. open.substack.com/pub/lindseya...
Then report back here and tell us how it felt. We can all make a better effort at this, together. open.substack.com/pub/lindseya...
Tanner Scott through 4/28 in 2024: -3.8% K-BB (12 walks)
Tanner Scott through 4/28 in 2025: 25.9% K-BB (0 walks)
Tanner Scott through 4/28 in 2025: 25.9% K-BB (0 walks)
April 29, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Tanner Scott through 4/28 in 2024: -3.8% K-BB (12 walks)
Tanner Scott through 4/28 in 2025: 25.9% K-BB (0 walks)
Tanner Scott through 4/28 in 2025: 25.9% K-BB (0 walks)
Don’t tell him about Rube Waddell
The full quote from RFK, Jr. is truly disgusting and this is 100% him calling for institutionalization of autistic people. This is horrifying.
April 16, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Don’t tell him about Rube Waddell
