Tweak works wonders for Taschner

With his fourth scoreless appearance of the Grapefruit League season on Thursday, reliever and non-roster invitee Jack Taschner continues to make a strong case for one of the final spots in the Pirates’ bullpen to begin the regular season.

Schoeneweis finds normalcy this spring

It’s too early to know whether he will win a spot in the Brewers’ bullpen, but veteran lefty Scott Schoeneweis is sure he made the right decision to give it a shot.

Tallet savoring shot at rotation spot

After spending the majority of his career in the bullpen, Brian Tallet showed last season that he could handle the load as a starter. Now, he wants a permanent place in the rotation.

Zinicola learning the ropes with Blue Jays

As a Rule 5 Draft pick, Zech Zinicola is trying to earn a job in the Jays’ bullpen, but the young righty is also trying to learn the ropes from veteran teammates.

Maysonet’s versatility opens eyes

Not quite sure of what each day is going to bring, Astros infielder Edwin Maysonet comes to the ballpark prepared for anything. He could wind up taking reps in the outfield, working out at shortstop or second base or catching in the bullpen.

Herndon trying to seize chance with Phils

For teams such as the Phillies, it is difficult to keep a Rule 5 Draft pick on the roster for an entire season. David Herndon knows that. The Phils know that. And both sides know that there is one spot, maybe two, available in the bullpen.

Sunday’s rain won’t change pitching plans

Sunday’s uncharacteristic rain and cold shut down the scheduled White Sox bullpen sessions, live batting practice and pretty much made for an abbreviated workday to begin the week.

Frankie, Escobar dealing with setbacks

The projected back end of the Mets’ bullpen continued to ail on Saturday, with Francisco Rodriguez still suffering from pink eye and Kelvim Escobar dealing with his beleaguered shoulder.

Walton employing new pitching philosophy

After Blue Jays pitchers wrapped up their portion of the first full-squad workout of Spring Training on Friday, new pitching coach Bruce Walton stopped to get a drink from the bright orange cooler at the back of the club’s bullpen.

Seattle ‘pen looks to build on success

Just about every reliever is back this season for the Mariners and there is no reason to think the bullpen in 2010 would not be as good, if not better, than the one in ‘09 that posted a 3.83 ERA, the third lowest in the American League.

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