RELIEVERS: Orioles, Marlins, Pirates, Mariners, Giants

This article looks at bullpens in Baltimore, Miami, Pittsburgh, Seattle, and San Francisco. While we don't know when baseball is coming back, we do know that fewer games means more volatility in the standings and gives more teams a shot at the playoffs. Teams with weaker starting pitching can make up some ground if they can get the most success in leverage in the short run.

Expanded rosters might help a few relievers who might lack experience, but have superior skills. What this should mean for you, is that there are going to be relievers worth putting on short lists if they work their way into a leverage role. This matters even more on teams where there is some volatility, either because the starters are weak, the competing relievers...

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