bullpen

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Nathan Soto made it to the sixth inning for Birmingham before closer Aidan Martinez and his 92-mph fastball was summoned from the bullpen.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

He made his major-league debut in 2023 and, after converting to the bullpen full-time, was an All-Star a year later.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

They were busy over the winter, trading for ace pitcher Freddy Peralta, signing infielder Bo Bichette for $42 million a year and reshaping their bullpen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Fellow Dodger pitcher Tyler Glasnow went even farther, saying, “Since … coming in from the bullpen, he’s honestly one of the best pitchers I’ve ever seen.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Gionfriddo, charging from left field to the edge of the bullpen, reached behind the fence and robbed DiMaggio of his sure home run and a tied game.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord