Cade Smith slipped in the closer’s role smoothly last July when Major League Baseball and the U.S. Justice Department swooped in to take away Emmanuel Clase in a gambling probe. All told, Smith finished 2025 with 19 holds, 16 saves and six blown saves. Clase is facing trial on bribery and fraud charges for allegedly throwing certain pitches out of the strike zone intentionally. After leading ...

Cade Smith has not been perfect for the Cleveland Guardians, but he's still getting the job done.

Smith’s early season woes come down to one pitch

The 2026 MLB regular season begins on March 25th. Last season had many storylines, with tenured and rookie players having electric seasons. Baseball is the greatest sport in the world, and the upcoming season won’t disappoint. With a week before…

Breaking down the 2026 fantasy baseball AL Central bullpen outlook, including closer battles featuring Cade Smith, Kenley Jansen, and Carlos Estvez.

With spring training getting underway, we will begin to have some super bold predictions for many popular sleepers and under-the-radar players. Merrill had an awesome rookie year, posting 24 HR to go along with 16 SB and a .292 batting average. With shortstop being a thin position due to injuries to studs such as Francisco Lindor, sleepers like Montgomery can really help deliver in the power department.

Discover the top 10 MLB relief pitchers entering the 2026 season. From Mason Miller’s triple-digit heat in San Diego to Aroldis Chapman’s historic resurgence in Boston, see who owns the ninth inning. The volatility of Major League bullpens reached a…