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The buzz around preseason football means we are making our way closer and closer to fantasy baseball playoffs! While parity can be an issue in some fantasy leagues, once you make the playoffs, you're facing off against some pretty solid owners. We're sure you loyal Rotoballer readers are well on your way to another playoff berth, and when things are that close, it could all come down to one save, one hold, a few ERA points, a couple of strikeouts...it's going to be close. A new closer may be [...]

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The dust finally settled after the trade deadline, and teams are starting to set their bullpens and pitching rotations up for the stretch run. Things can still change with waiver claims and post-deadline waiver trades, but any big names that were going to move already have. Brad Hand is settling in nicely in the Cleveland bullpen, Brad Ziegler is having a hard time in Arizona, and Brandon Kintzler hasn't allowed a run as a Cub yet. In non-deadline news, we saw a fill-in closer get hurt, so no[...]

Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle (foot) threw off flat ground without a boot on Wednesday and was encouraged with how he felt. However, he is aware that he cannot rush himself back. Doolittle was one of the best closers in baseball before his injury, sporting a 1.45 ERA, 0.54 WHIP, 11.8 K/9 and 22 saves. He should remain stashed in all leagues, but his return isn't imminent. [...]

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Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle (toe) was able to throw off the mound on Friday. He has been sidelined since July 6 with left toe inflammation. There is still no timetable for Doolittle's return, however, it appears as if he'll be able to return in the next week or so with no long-term repercussions. Kelvin Herrera will continue to see starts during his absence and needs to be owned in all leagues.

Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle (toe) ran and threw off a bullpen mound on Friday and said he felt "significantly better" than last week. However, he's not yet back to 100 percent. Doolittle has been one of the best closers in the game this year. Until he returns, expect Kelvin Herrera to work the ninth inning for the Nats.

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