Scott Linebrink

The Brewers signed reliever David Riske to a three-year deal believed to be worth $13 million. Riske, 30, went 1-4 with a 2.45 ERA with the Royals in 2007.

Last year in Orlando, at baseball's annual winter meetings, you could practically see the smoke coming out of some executives' ears at the mere mention of Adam Eaton. The Phillies had just signed the un-extraordinary...

The $12 million the Phillies will give setup reliever J.C. Romero over the next three seasons should quell the collusion chatter just a wee bit. J.C. Romero? Isn't he the guy who pitched to a 6.70 ERA for the Angels...

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Middle-inning relievers are crucial in baseball, but are often overlooked in fantasy, although this has been rectified in many leagues by requiring spots for setup men and by making holds a scoring category in 6 x 6...