Lyon goes from setting up to stepping up

Had everything gone the way right-hander Brandon Lyon would have preferred, teammate Matt Lindstrom never would have had to go on the disabled list and would have continued finishing off games while Lyon happily served as the Astros' eighth-inning setup man.

Giants get setup man Affeldt back from DL

The Giants regained a key member of the bullpen Wednesday by activating left-hander Jeremy Affeldt from the 15-day disabled list.

Tejeda improving with experience

Now in his fifth big league season, Royals reliever Robinson Tejeda has improved to the point where he is a reliable setup man with the potential to one day be a closer.

Thornton, Konerko ready to enjoy reward

Matt Thornton was an unlikely pick as a setup man in a game for which few get selected to go; Paul Konerko needed an injury to another star to get in despite posting stellar numbers in his own right. But both have defied the odds like their White Sox and are ready to enjoy the All-Star Game.

Johnson still dealing with discomfort

Orioles setup man Jim Johnson is still dealing with discomfort in his right elbow area and had to stop Saturday's throwing session prematurely.

Tigers activate setup man Perry from DL

The Tigers activated setup man Ryan Perry from the 15-day DL on Saturday and optioned righty Casey Fien to Triple-A Toledo. Perry had been sidelined since June 6 by right shoulder bicipital tendinitis.

Tigers activate setup man Perry from DL

The Tigers activated setup man Ryan Perry from the 15-day DL on Saturday and optioned righty Casey Fien to Triple-A Toledo. Perry had been sidelined since June 6 by right shoulder tendinitis.

Marlins get setup man back in Hensley

The Marlins' bullpen just got a bit stronger without the front office making a move to go outside the current roster.

Betancourt hitting his stride as setup man

The Rockies' 6-3 victory over the Padres on Tuesday night ended the way it was supposed to, with Huston Street closing, after missing nearly three months with shoulder and groin injuries.

Delcarmen's sore back improving

The Red Sox are without closer Jonathan Papelbon due to a family medical emergency until at least Thursday. However, setup man Manny Delcarmen could be closing in on a return to action.

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