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Bullpen consistency can be the difference between a pennant and going home early. Who's best at nailing down wins and protecting leads?
Bullpen consistency can be the difference between a pennant and going home early. Who's best at nailing down wins and protecting leads?
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TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Baltimore | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
Boston | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
Detroit | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
Minnesota | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
New York | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
Toronto | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
Atlanta | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
Houston | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
Washington | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
New York | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
Philadelphia | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
Pittsburgh | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
St. Louis | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
Miami | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
Tampa Bay | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |