Astros Targeting Brad Hand, Alex Colome, Others rotoballer.com Thu 1/7/21 9:28 PM

The Houston Astros continue to search for bullpen help and are targeting some of the biggest free-agent relievers on the market, including Brad Hand, Alex Colome, Liam Hendriks and Trevor Rosenthal, according to sources. Houston saw veteran relievers Roberto Osuna, Chris Devenski and Brad Peacock to free agency. They signed Ryne Stanek on Thursday to join Ryan Pressly, Joe Smith, Brooks Raley, Blake Taylor and Enoli Paredes, but the Astros are looking for more bullpen help. While Pressley and ...

Alex Colome Picks Up Second Save In Two Days rotoballer.com Sat 9/5/20 10:24 PM

Chicago White Sox closer Alex Colome picked up his second save in as many days on Saturday versus the Royals. Colome threw 40 pitches on Friday and it was surprising to see him get the nod again Saturday. If a save chance should occur on Sunday, expect Aaron Bummer or Steve Cishek to get a chance to close it out. Colome now owns a 1.15 ERA with nine saves and has been one of the best closers in baseball this season.

Alexander Colome Likely Unavailable Saturday rotoballer.com Sat 9/5/20 4:59 PM

Chicago White Sox right-handed pitcher Alexander Colome is not on track to be used out of relief Saturday against Kansas City. With both Aaron Bummer and Jace Fry currently on the injured list, the White Sox bullpen will be scrambling Saturday, although having Lucas Giolito on the mound may help alleviate any depth issues. Having posted a 1.23 ERA through his first 14 appearances, Colome has turned himself into a fantasy asset for any sized league with eight saves and no homers allowed in 14...

Alex Colome Gets Victory After First Blown Save rotoballer.com Sat 8/29/20 12:00 AM

Chicago White Sox closer Alex Colome blew his first save of the season Friday, but picked up a victory on Friday against the Kansas City Royals. Colome was called on to get the final four outs, but allowed an unearned run to tie the game. He was bailed out by a Yasmani Grandal walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth. Colome has been lights out for the most part this season and now owns a 0.79 ERA with six saves and 10 strikeouts over 11 1/3 innings. He should be owned in all formats.

Alex Colome Allows First Run Of 2020 rotoballer.com Sun 8/23/20 12:04 AM

Chicago White Sox closer Alex Colome entered Saturdays contest against the Cubs up four runs and surrendered his first run of the season. The closer struggled to open the innings and allowed two base runners before recording an out, but the Cubs were only able to drive in one runner. Colome finished the game with one hit allowed and one run allowed while walking one batter and striking out one. Colome has been one of the best closers this year and now owns a 0.90 ERA to go along with six saves.

Alexander Colome Emerging As Elite Closing Option rotoballer.com Thu 8/20/20 9:03 PM

Chicago White Sox closer Alexander Colome has yet to allow a run thus far in 2020, having yielded just seven baserunners in his nine innings of work. While there was some preseason concern that Colome could be a trade chip and thereby zapped of fantasy value, he appears to be firmly entrenched in the closers role with a team that should stay in contention all season. After years of being hit hard, Colome has skirted hard contact with a career-best 20.8 Hard Hit % and 86.4 MPH exit velocity. As ...

Alex Colome Secures Fifth Save rotoballer.com Wed 8/12/20 5:02 PM

Chicago White Sox closer Alex Colome picked up his fifth save of the season on Wednesday versus the Detroit Tigers. Colome threw a perfect ninth inning for the save and has yet to allow a run in eight games. Colome is entrenched in the closers role with the White Sox and should be owned in all formats.

Alex Colome Picks Up Second Save rotoballer.com Mon 8/3/20 11:54 PM

Chicago White Sox closer Alex Colome picked up his second save of the season on Monday versus the Brewers. Colome has now thrown four scoreless innings. The White Sox have a talented roster and Colome should be able to get his fair share of saves for the club. He should be owned in all formats.

Alex Colome 2020 Outlook: White Sox Closer A Risky Option When Targ... rotoballer.com Mon 1/27/20 7:00 PM

Alex Colome had a strong 2019 racking up 30 saves with a 2.80 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP and will enter 2020 as the clear favorite to close for the White Sox. The 30 saves represent the third time in the past four years Colome has saved at least 30 games with the only exception being 2018 when he was traded from Tampa Bay to Chicago. As reliable as Colome has been accumulating saves, he lags behind most top relievers in other categories relevant to fantasy baseball. 11 relievers have at least 80 saves...

Alex Colome, White Sox Avoid Arbitration rotoballer.com Fri 1/10/20 3:17 PM

The Chicago White Sox and closer Alex Colome avoided salary arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $10.532 million deal, according to a source. Colome earned the hefty raise from $7 million last year by posting a 2.80 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 30 saves and 55 strikeouts in 61 innings pitched over 62 outings in his first season with the Pale Hose. The 31-year-old is expected to be the team's closer again in 2020, and his value is enhanced on a White Sox team that made a handful of notable ...