Hanrahan locks down 10th save : Pirates closer Joel Hanrahan was able to notch his 10th save of the season during Monday night's contest against the Mets. Hanrahan came on in the ninth inning and was able to retire all three batters he faced, including Ike Davis swinging to end the contest. He needed 13 pitches to secure the win and is now 10 for 11 in save chances on the season. (Updated 05/21/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Hanrahan has now recorded a save in each of his last three outings and has been lights out since returning from the bereavement list last Sunday. He has also racked up four strikeouts over that stretch and has been able to maintain a six-inning scoreless streak. Fantasy owners should continue to roll with the 30-year-old in the majority of formats moving forward. (Updated 05/21/2012).
05/19/2012 19:22 Pirates bounce back, edge Tigers
Andrew McCutchen hit a pair of two-run homers and A.J. Burnett pitched six solid innings to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday.
05/09/2012 12:27 Dear Mr. Fantasy: New world order for closers
The relief pitching landscape sure has changed on a dime since opening day. Who are the right replacements to target? Our Scott White re-ranks his top closer options and answers your questions in Dear Mr. Fantasy.
Joel Hanrahan enjoyed a career campaign in his second season with the Pirates in 2011. Serving as a full-time closer, he converted each of his first 26 saves and finished 40 of 44 in saves chances with a 1.83 ERA in 70 appearances. While he struck out just 61 batters in 68 2/3 innings, he posted career-lows in walks (16) and WHIP (1.05) and enters 2012 as the closer for Pittsburgh again. The right-hander should benefit from the Pirates winning more games as an up-and-coming club, with a lot of those contests being close. Owners might not trust his track record but manager Clint Hurdle has confidence in the 30-year-old and he should be in line for another solid campaign in Fantasy. Target Hanrahan as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy relief pitcher on Draft Day. (Updated 2/21/12)
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