Jonathan Papelbon (RP)
Philadelphia Phillies
Jonathan Papelbon News & Advice
CBS Sports | May 18th, 4:19am
Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon entered Friday's contest against the Reds in the ninth inning with a two-run lead. He worked his way around a walk and needed just 17 pitches to secure a 5-3 win. He has converted all eight of his save opportunities and improved his ERA to 1.02 after Friday's performance. Papelbon has not allowed a run since his first outing of the season on April 2.
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CBS Sports | May 15th, 8:27pm
Jonathan Papelbon has started off this season a perfect 7 for 7 in save opportunities, and he sports a 1.08 ERA and an 0.60 WHIP. So why does he rank outside the top 20 relief-eligible pitchers in points leagues?
Papelbon has just 12 strikeouts in 16 2/3 innings, and with his velocity down roughly 1 mph since last season, there is cause for concern over the Phillies' closer. Papelbon has been aided...
Beast Dome | Mar 31st, 1:28pm
“Papelbon is the real deal, and closing for a Phillies team that will stay competitive all season now that they are healthy. Papelbon could easily lead the majors in saves.”