RELIEVERS: 2018 Vultures

Today, we simply take a look at the relievers who are vulturing wins and saves. Relievers who vulture saves are generally those relievers who are next in line to be the closer for that particular team and need to be called to close every once in a while. It is nice to keep tabs on these relievers because even if your format does not make them valuable for those extra two or three saves, their role very likely will change if their situation changes.

Relievers who vulture wins are a bit different. This also is role dependent, but it generally comes from entering tie games late, holding the fort, and having the team's offense punch through. Incremental wins can be handy, so understanding which relievers get these chances can be a useful...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From Relief Pitchers

A quick look at some relievers with strong xERAs over the past 30 days.
Jun 29 2025 3:09am
This week the column examines six closer situations and tries to project what comes next.
Jun 15 2025 3:11am
Saves so far for these pens and what HQ projects over the balance of the season, with some skills observations.
Jun 8 2025 3:07am
Filtering relievers with at least 15 innings pitched with strong BPIs.
Jun 1 2025 3:05am

Tools