Bell saves fourth straight: When Marlins closer Heath Bell allowed a leadoff double in the ninth inning of Tuesday’s one-run game against the Rockies, it looked a lot like the beginning of another poor outing, after putting together a handful of solid outings for the first time all season. However Bell pitched around the double without any damage, closing out the Marlins 7-6 win and earning his seventh save of the season and fourth in a row. He struck out one in the game. (Updated 05/23/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Bell has now gone five outings in a row without allowing a run or a walk, as he has exhibited much-improved control since a stint out of the closer’s role. He is starting to look much more like the former All Star the Marlins thought they were getting when they signed him to a $27 million deal this offseason. While his ERA is still an ugly 7.16 for the season, it looks like the worst of it is behind him, meaning Fantasy owners can start getting him active in mixed leagues again. (Updated 05/23/2012).
05/24/2012 10:30 Heath Bell's 'colorful' elevator attire
Marlins closer Heath Bell sent out a picture of himself on Twitter with a rather interesting outfit.
05/21/2012 22:19 Stanton's slam off Moyer leads Marlins
Giancarlo Stanton hit a grand slam off Jamie Moyer in a five-run fourth inning, Mark Buehrle was dominant after a shaky first and the Miami Marlins stayed hot by beating the Colorado Rockies 7-4 on Monday night.
05/16/2012 22:37 Marlins continue hot May behind Stanton
Giancarlo Stanton hit a two-run homer and possibly saved two runs with a diving catch and the Miami Marlins beat the Braves 8-4 on Wednesday night, adding another win to their impressive May record.
05/16/2012 12:56 Fantasy Relief: Let's be Frank about Francisco
Another week, another round of closer news. Are you on a never ending hunt for saves? Our Michael Hurcomb touches on some of the more volatile situations in his latest edition of Fantasy Relief.
05/16/2012 12:32 Setting the Trends: Should you bother with Nava?
The Red Sox are sure running through their fair share of outfielders. Our Nando Di Fino touches on their latest candidate -- Daniel Nava -- and other popular pickups in his Setting the Trends.
Heath Bell was the first big-name free agent to sign during the Marlins' offseason spending spree, giving an organization known for manufacturing closers a rare go with an already finished product. His track record speaks for itself. With three straight seasons of 40-plus saves, he's one of the elite closers in the game, and that doesn't figure to change with his move to Miami. But before you buy into the sizzle of South Beach and draft Bell as a top-five reliever, consider whether he's really moving into a more favorable situation for saves. In San Diego, he was closing for one of the league's worst offensive teams, which means when it won, it usually won by a close enough score to require his services. That's not necessarily the case for Miami, especially with Jose Reyes now on board. Plus, Bell's strikeout rate took a tumble last season, dropping from 11.1 per nine innings in 2010 to 7.3 per nine innings. It's easy to blow out of proportion, but it's still an indication that he's on the downside of his career at age 34. Bell is still a top-10 Fantasy reliever, but with a 40-save season no guarantee, he's closer to the bottom of that group than the top. (Updated 2/21/12)
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