{"id":47560,"date":"2021-05-31T21:14:42","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T01:14:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=47560"},"modified":"2021-05-31T21:14:42","modified_gmt":"2021-06-01T01:14:42","slug":"reliever-rankings-20210530","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2021\/05\/31\/reliever-rankings-20210530\/","title":{"rendered":"Reliever Rankings, May 30"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Reliever Rankings, May 30<\/h2>\n<p>Here are the Reliever Rankings for 2021, up to and including May 30. Teams are ranked by league in the following categories: inherited runners scored percentage (IS%), ERA-minus (ERA\u2013), WHIP, strikeouts per walk (K\/BB), Goose Egg percentage (GE%), Broken Egg percentage (BE%), and GE per BE (GE\/BE). These ranks are averaged to get their overall ranking. For an explanation of any of these statistics, see the glossary at the bottom. (This week, we\u2019re looking at the National League first, American League fans.)<\/p>\n<h3>NL Reliever Rankings<\/h3>\n<table style=\"height: 446px;\" width=\"360\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"21\">1<\/td>\n<td width=\"136\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/category\/padres\/\" target=\"_self\">San Diego Padres<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"21\">2<\/td>\n<td width=\"136\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/category\/cubs\/\" target=\"_self\">Chicago Cubs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"21\">3<\/td>\n<td width=\"136\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/category\/pirates\/\" target=\"_self\">Pittsburgh Pirates<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"21\">4<\/td>\n<td width=\"136\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/category\/marlins\/\" target=\"_self\">Miami Marlins<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"21\">5<\/td>\n<td width=\"136\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/category\/mets\/\" target=\"_self\">New York Mets<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"21\">6<\/td>\n<td width=\"136\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/category\/nationals\/\" target=\"_self\">Washington Nationals<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"21\">7 (tie)<\/td>\n<td width=\"136\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/category\/dodgers\/\" target=\"_self\">Los Angeles Dodgers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"21\">7 (tie)<\/td>\n<td width=\"136\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/category\/brewers\/\" target=\"_self\">Milwaukee Brewers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"21\">7 (tie)<\/td>\n<td width=\"136\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/category\/cardinals\/\" target=\"_self\">St. Louis Cardinals<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"21\">10<\/td>\n<td width=\"136\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/category\/giants\/\" target=\"_self\">San Francisco Giants<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"21\">11<\/td>\n<td width=\"136\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/category\/reds\/\" target=\"_self\">Cincinnati Reds<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"21\">12<\/td>\n<td width=\"136\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/category\/braves\/\" target=\"_self\">Atlanta Braves<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"21\">13<\/td>\n<td width=\"136\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/category\/phillies\/\" target=\"_self\">Philadelphia Phillies<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"21\">14<\/td>\n<td width=\"136\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/category\/diamondbacks\/\" target=\"_self\">Arizona Diamondbacks<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"21\">15<\/td>\n<td width=\"136\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/category\/rockies\/\" target=\"_self\">Colorado Rockies<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/onedrive.live.com\/embed?resid=AF62A2DD5084DD25%2120570&amp;authkey=%21AHu8jzh6avhPtO0&amp;em=2&amp;wdAllowInteractivity=False&amp;Item='May30NL'!A1%3AAG20&amp;wdHideGridlines=True&amp;wdInConfigurator=True\" width=\"500\" height=\"390\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>NL Top Performers<\/h3>\n<p>Here are the top performers from each National League team. GR stands for \u201cgames in relief,\u201d and the (0-0-0) stats are GE-BE-M. Stats for each pitcher are from his relief appearances only.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Arizona Diamondbacks<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=smithca03,smith-014cal,smith-012cal,smith-015cal&amp;search=Caleb+Smith&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Caleb Smith<\/a><\/strong> (18 GR, 30 IP, 2.70 ERA, 68 ERA\u2013, 2 HR, 13 BB, 36 K, 5\/0 IR\/IS (0%), 1.233 WHIP, 2-1-0)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/mantijo01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joe Mantiply<\/a><\/strong> (7 GR, 5 2\/3 IP, 1.59 ERA, 40 ERA\u2013, 0 HR, 2 BB, 7 K, 4\/1 IR\/IS (25%), 1.588 WHIP, 0-1-0)<\/p>\n<h4>Atlanta Braves<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/matzety01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tyler Matzek<\/a><\/strong> (21 GR, 20 IP, 2.70 ERA, 62 ERA\u2013, 2 HR, 11 BB, 30 K, 3\/0 IR\/IS (0%), 1.200 WHIP, 4-2-2)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=jackslu01,jackso007luk,jackso004luk&amp;search=Luke+Jackson&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Luke Jackson<\/a><\/strong> (21 GR, 18 1\/3 IP, 1.47 ERA, 34 ERA\u2013, 2 HR, 10 BB, 19 K, 12\/4 IR\/IS (33%), 1.309 WHIP, 4-3-1)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=smithwi05,smithwi04,smith-088wil,smith-086wil,smith-082wil&amp;search=Will+Smith&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Will Smith<\/a><\/strong> (21 GR, 19 IP, 4.26 ERA, 98 ERA\u2013, 1 HR, 8 BB, 26 K, 0\/0 IR\/IS, 1.263 WHIP, 12-4-1)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/minteaj01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A.J. Minter<\/a><\/strong> (22 GR, 18 2\/3 IP, 4.34 ERA, 100 ERA\u2013, 0 HR, 10 BB, 22 K, 9\/1 IR\/IS (11%), 1.286 WHIP, 9-5-2)<\/p>\n<h4>Chicago Cubs<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/w\/winklda01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dan Winkler<\/a><\/strong> (21 GR, 17 2\/3 IP, 0.51 ERA, 14 ERA\u2013, 0 HR, 9 BB, 18 K, 10\/1 IR\/IS (10%), 1.075 WHIP, 4-0-1)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/k\/kimbrcr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Craig Kimbrel<\/a><\/strong> (22 GR, 22 IP, 0.82 ERA, 22 ERA\u2013, 1 HR, 8 BB, 36 K, 6\/0 IR\/IS (0%), 0.818 WHIP, 14-2-2)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/chafian01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Andrew Chafin<\/a><\/strong> (25 GR, 23 2\/3 IP, 2.28 ERA, 60 ERA\u2013, 1 HR, 9 BB, 24 K, 12\/3 IR\/IS (25%), 0.972 WHIP, 11-1-2)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/t\/teperry01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ryan Tepera<\/a><\/strong> (25 GR, 24 2\/3 IP, 2.55 ERA, 68 ERA\u2013, 2 HR, 5 BB, 29 K, 22\/7 IR\/IS (32%), 0.689 WHIP, 9-1-2)<\/p>\n<h4>Cincinnati Reds<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/a\/antonte01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tejay Antone<\/a><\/strong> (17 GR, 28 IP, 1.61 ERA, 36 ERA\u2013, 2 HR, 10 BB, 37 K, 16\/4 IR\/IS (25%), 0.714 WHIP, 13-1-1)<\/p>\n<h4>Colorado Rockies<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/sheffjo01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jordan Sheffield<\/a><\/strong> (18 GR, 18 1\/3 IP, 2.45 ERA, 54 ERA\u2013, 1 HR, 7 BB, 15 K, 7\/1 IR\/IS (14%), 0.927 WHIP, 2-0-1)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/e\/estevca01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carlos Estevez<\/a><\/strong> (13 GR, 13 1\/3 IP, 2.70 ERA, 60 ERA\u2013, 1 HR, 4 BB, 14 K, 9\/1 IR\/IS (11%), 1.050 WHIP, 3-0-0)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/g\/givenmy01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mychal Givens<\/a><\/strong> (19 GR, 17 1\/3 IP, 3.63 ERA, 81 ERA\u2013, 4 HR, 10 BB, 18 K, 7\/5 IR\/IS (71%), 1.385 WHIP, 5-3-2)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/bardda01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Daniel Bard<\/a><\/strong> (19 GR, 20 IP, 4.50 ERA, 100 ERA\u2013, 2 HR, 10 BB, 27 K, 3\/0 IR\/IS (0%), 1.700 WHIP, 5-4-3)<\/p>\n<h4>Los Angeles Dodgers<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/j\/janseke01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kenley Jansen<\/a><\/strong> (21 GR, 22 1\/3 IP, 2.01 ERA, 53 ERA\u2013, 1 HR, 16 BB, 27 K, 9\/0 IR\/IS (0%), 1.030 WHIP, 13-4-1)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/a\/alexasc02.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scott Alexander<\/a><\/strong> (13 GR, 11 2\/3 IP, 2.31 ERA, 61 ERA\u2013, 1 HR, 1 BB, 5 K, 5\/1 IR\/IS (20%), 0.686 WHIP, 3-0-1)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=gonzavi02,gonzal008vic&amp;search=V\u00edctor+Gonz\u00e1lez&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Victor Gonzalez<\/a><\/strong> (22 GR, 18 1\/3 IP, 2.45 ERA, 64 ERA\u2013, 1 HR, 9 BB, 17 K, 16\/4 IR\/IS (25%), 1.200 WHIP, 7-3-1)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/t\/treinbl01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Blake Treinen<\/a><\/strong> (22 GR, 20 2\/3 IP, 3.05 ERA, 80 ERA\u2013, 2 HR, 6 BB, 25 K, 7\/1 IR\/IS (14%), 1.210 WHIP, 9-3-4)<\/p>\n<h4>Miami Marlins<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/g\/garciyi01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yimi Garcia<\/a><\/strong> (22 GR, 21 2\/3 IP, 1.66 ERA, 43 ERA\u2013, 3 HR, 5 BB, 23 K, 3\/0 IR\/IS (0%), 0.923 WHIP, 13-3-1)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/f\/florody01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dylan Floro<\/a><\/strong> (24 GR, 21 1\/3 IP, 2.95 ERA, 77 ERA\u2013, 0 HR, 7 BB, 18 K, 1\/0 IR\/IS (0%), 1.266 WHIP, 12-2-0)<\/p>\n<h4>Milwaukee Brewers<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/h\/haderjo01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Josh Hader<\/a><\/strong> (21 GR, 20 2\/3 IP, 0.87 ERA, 22 ERA\u2013, 0 HR, 8 BB, 36 K, 2\/1 IR\/IS (50%), 0.823 WHIP, 14-0-2)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/suterbr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brent Suter<\/a><\/strong> (18 GR, 24 1\/3 IP, 2.96 ERA, 75 ERA\u2013, 3 HR, 7 BB, 22 K, 6\/5 IR\/IS (83%), 1.233 WHIP, 5-2-1)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/f\/feyerjo01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">J.P. Feyereisen<\/a><\/strong> (21 GR, 19 1\/3 IP, 3.26 ERA, 82 ERA\u2013, 2 HR, 11 BB, 20 K, 6\/0 IR\/IS (0%), 1.086 WHIP, 7-2-1) [Now with Tampa Bay]<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/boxbebr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brad Boxberger<\/a><\/strong> (22 GR, 20 IP, 3.60 ERA, 91 ERA\u2013, 3 HR, 5 BB, 19 K, 12\/2 IR\/IS (17%), 0.900 WHIP, 5-2-1)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/w\/willide03.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Devin Williams<\/a><\/strong> (21 GR, 19 1\/3 IP, 4.19 ERA, 106 ERA\u2013, 3 HR, 12 BB, 29 K, 3\/2 IR\/IS (67%), 1.397 WHIP, 9-4-1)<\/p>\n<h4>New York Mets<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/f\/familje01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jeurys Familia<\/a><\/strong> (17 GR, 15 2\/3 IP, 2.30 ERA, 62 ERA\u2013, 0 HR, 8 BB, 17 K, 8\/4 IR\/IS (50%), 1.660 WHIP, 4-0-2)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/maytr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trevor May<\/a><\/strong> (19 GR, 18 IP, 2.50 ERA, 67 ERA\u2013, 2 HR, 5 BB, 24 K, 1\/1 IR\/IS (100%), 1.222 WHIP, 5-1-2)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=diazed04,diazed03,diaz--005edw&amp;search=Edwin+Diaz&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Edwin Diaz<\/a><\/strong> (20 GR, 20 1\/3 IP, 3.10 ERA, 83 ERA\u2013, 0 HR, 7 BB, 27 K, 1\/0 IR\/IS (0%), 1.082 WHIP, 13-0-1)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=castrmi01,castro002mig&amp;search=Miguel+Castro&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Miguel Castro<\/a><\/strong> (18 GR, 18 1\/3 IP, 3.44 ERA, 92 ERA\u2013, 2 HR, 10 BB, 29 K, 4\/1 IR\/IS (25%), 1.255 WHIP, 6-3-0)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/l\/loupaa01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aaron Loup<\/a><\/strong> (17 GR, 13 IP, 2.77 ERA, 74 ERA\u2013, 0 HR, 2 BB, 15 K, 16\/7 IR\/IS (44%), 1.308 WHIP, 6-2-5)<\/p>\n<h4>Philadelphia Phillies<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/n\/nerishe01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hector Neris<\/a><\/strong> (23 GR, 22 2\/3 IP, 1.99 ERA, 52 ERA\u2013, 3 HR, 8 BB, 27 K, 5\/2 IR\/IS (40%), 1.015 WHIP, 12-4-1)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/a\/alvarjo03.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jose Alvarado<\/a><\/strong> (21 GR, 17 1\/3 IP, 3.63 ERA, 94 ERA\u2013, 1 HR, 17 BB, 26 K, 9\/4 IR\/IS (44%), 1.673 WHIP, 10-3-1)<\/p>\n<h4>Pittsburgh Pirates<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/r\/rodriri05.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Richard Rodriguez<\/a><\/strong> (21 GR, 22 1\/3 IP, 1.61 ERA, 41 ERA\u2013, 0 HR, 2 BB, 17 K, 6\/2 IR\/IS (33%), 0.582 WHIP, 13-1-0)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/crickky01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kyle Crick<\/a><\/strong> (15 GR, 14 IP, 1.93 ERA, 50 ERA\u2013, 0 HR, 8 BB, 14 K, 2\/1 IR\/IS (50%), 0.786 WHIP, 3-1-0)<\/p>\n<h4>San Diego Padres<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/melanma01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mark Melancon<\/a><\/strong> (23 GR, 24 1\/3 IP, 0.74 ERA, 20 ERA\u2013, 1 HR, 9 BB, 19 K, 3\/2 IR\/IS (67%), 0.945 WHIP, 15-1-4)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/stammcr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Craig Stammen<\/a><\/strong> (22 GR, 30 2\/3 IP, 2.93 ERA, 81 ERA\u2013, 5 HR, 5 BB, 37 K, 7\/0 IR\/IS (0%), 0.978 WHIP, 1-2-1)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/h\/hillti01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tim Hill<\/a><\/strong> (24 GR, 21 1\/3 IP, 2.11 ERA, 58 ERA\u2013, 3 HR, 6 BB, 25 K, 17\/3 IR\/IS (18%), 1.031 WHIP, 8-1-1)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/p\/paganem01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Emilio Pagan<\/a><\/strong> (23 GR, 21 IP, 2.57 ERA, 71 ERA\u2013, 4 HR, 8 BB, 27 K, 4\/0 IR\/IS (0%), 1.095 WHIP, 11-1-0)<\/p>\n<h4>San Francisco Giants<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=rogerty01,rogers003tyl&amp;search=Tyler+Rogers&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tyler Rogers<\/a><\/strong> (27 GR, 27 2\/3 IP, 1.63 ERA, 44 ERA\u2013, 2 HR, 5 BB, 14 K, 7\/3 IR\/IS (43%), 0.976 WHIP, 13-1-2)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/baragca01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Caleb Baragar<\/a><\/strong> (21 GR, 17 1\/3 IP, 0.52 ERA, 14 ERA\u2013, 0 HR, 11 BB, 14 K, 4\/0 IR\/IS (0%), 1.385 WHIP, 2-1-2)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/l\/litteza01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zack Littell<\/a><\/strong> (15 GR, 13 2\/3 IP, 1.98 ERA, 54 ERA\u2013, 2 HR, 4 BB, 12 K, 5\/0 IR\/IS (0%), 1.024 WHIP, 2-0-0)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/mcgeeja01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jake McGee<\/a><\/strong> (24 GR, 22 2\/3 IP, 4.37 ERA, 118 ERA\u2013, 5 HR, 5 BB, 29 K, 3\/1 IR\/IS (33%), 1.059 WHIP, 11-4-0)<\/p>\n<h4>St. Louis Cardinals<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=reyesal02,reyes-001ale&amp;search=Alex+Reyes&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Reyes<\/a><\/strong> (26 GR, 28 IP, 0.64 ERA, 17 ERA\u2013, 1 HR, 25 BB, 39 K, 7\/3 IR\/IS (43%), 1.357 WHIP, 11-1-1)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/cabrege01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Genesis Cabrera<\/a><\/strong> (25 GR, 25 2\/3 IP, 1.75 ERA, 47 ERA\u2013, 1 HR, 12 BB, 28 K, 18\/8 IR\/IS (44%), 1.130 WHIP, 5-0-3)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/g\/gallegi01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Giovanny Gallegos<\/a><\/strong> (25 GR, 31 IP, 2.03 ERA, 55 ERA\u2013, 1 HR, 7 BB, 37 K, 9\/2 IR\/IS (22%), 0.710 WHIP, 14-2-1)<\/p>\n<h4>Washington Nationals<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/h\/hudsoda01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Daniel Hudson<\/a><\/strong> (19 GR, 19 1\/3 IP, 2.33 ERA, 62 ERA\u2013, 2 HR, 7 BB, 25 K, 8\/2 IR\/IS (25%), 0.828 WHIP, 11-0-0)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/v\/vothau01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Austin Voth<\/a><\/strong> (17 GR, 24 2\/3 IP, 2.55 ERA, 68 ERA\u2013, 4 HR, 9 BB, 24 K, 3\/0 IR\/IS (0%), 1.216 WHIP, 2-0-0)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/h\/handbr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brad Hand<\/a><\/strong> (18 GR, 18 1\/3 IP, 3.44 ERA, 91 ERA\u2013, 3 HR, 8 BB, 19 K, 0\/0 IR\/IS, 1.309 WHIP, 6-3-3)<\/p>\n<h4>Top Three<\/h4>\n<p>Josh Hader (MIL), Craig Kimbrel (CHC), Richard Rodriguez (PIT)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>AL Reliever Rankings<\/h3>\n<table style=\"height: 454px;\" width=\"282\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"21\">1<\/td>\n<td width=\"112\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/category\/yankees\/\" target=\"_self\">New York Yankees<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"21\">2<\/td>\n<td width=\"112\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/category\/indians\/\" target=\"_self\">Cleveland Indians<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"21\">3<\/td>\n<td width=\"112\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/category\/mariners\/\" target=\"_self\">Seattle Mariners<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"21\">4<\/td>\n<td width=\"112\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/category\/whitesox\/\" target=\"_self\">Chicago White Sox<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"21\">5<\/td>\n<td width=\"112\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/category\/rays\/\" target=\"_self\">Tampa Bay Rays<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"21\">6<\/td>\n<td width=\"112\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/category\/redsox\/\" target=\"_self\">Boston Red Sox<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"21\">7<\/td>\n<td width=\"112\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/category\/athletics\/\" target=\"_self\">Oakland Athletics<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"21\">8<\/td>\n<td width=\"112\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/category\/bluejays\/\" target=\"_self\">Toronto Blue Jays<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"21\">9<\/td>\n<td width=\"112\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/category\/royals\/\" target=\"_self\">Kansas City Royals<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"21\">10<\/td>\n<td width=\"112\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/category\/angels\/\" target=\"_self\">Los Angeles Angels<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"21\">11<\/td>\n<td width=\"112\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/category\/rangers\/\" target=\"_self\">Texas Rangers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"21\">12<\/td>\n<td width=\"112\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/category\/tigers\/\" target=\"_self\">Detroit Tigers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"21\">13<\/td>\n<td width=\"112\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/category\/twins\/\" target=\"_self\">Minnesota Twins<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"21\">14<\/td>\n<td width=\"112\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/category\/orioles\/\" target=\"_self\">Baltimore Orioles<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"21\">15<\/td>\n<td width=\"112\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/category\/astros\/\" target=\"_self\">Houston Astros<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/onedrive.live.com\/embed?resid=AF62A2DD5084DD25%2120570&amp;authkey=%21AHu8jzh6avhPtO0&amp;em=2&amp;wdAllowInteractivity=False&amp;Item='May30AL'!A1%3AAF20&amp;wdHideGridlines=True&amp;wdInConfigurator=True\" width=\"500\" height=\"390\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>AL Top Performers<\/h3>\n<p>Here are the top performers from each American League team. GR stands for \u201cgames in relief,\u201d and the (0-0-0) stats are GE-BE-M. Stats for each pitcher are from his relief appearances only.<\/p>\n<h4>Baltimore Orioles<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/sulseco01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cole Sulser<\/a><\/strong> (17 GR, 19 2\/3 IP, 1.83 ERA, 44 ERA\u2013, 2 HR, 7 BB, 31 K, 9\/3 IR\/IS (33%), 0.966 WHIP, 0-1-0)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/f\/frypa01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paul Fry<\/a><\/strong> (20 GR, 19 IP, 2.37 ERA, 57 ERA\u2013, 0 HR, 8 BB, 28 K, 10\/2 IR\/IS (20%), 1.000 WHIP, 6-2-4)<\/p>\n<h4>Boston Red Sox<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=barnema01,barnes004mat,barnes003mat&amp;search=Matt+Barnes&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Matt Barnes<\/a><\/strong> (23 GR, 24 IP, 2.63 ERA, 61 ERA\u2013, 2 HR, 5 BB, 41 K, 8\/2 IR\/IS (25%), 0.667 WHIP, 15-2-0)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/w\/whitlga01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Garrett Whitlock<\/a><\/strong> (13 GR, 24 1\/3 IP, 1.85 ERA, 43 ERA\u2013, 3 HR, 5 BB, 25 K, 5\/2 IR\/IS (40%), 1.027 WHIP, 2-2-0)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/o\/ottavad01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adam Ottavino<\/a><\/strong> (24 GR, 21 1\/3 IP, 2.95 ERA, 69 ERA\u2013, 0 HR, 16 BB, 28 K, 11\/1 IR\/IS (9%), 1.359 WHIP, 10-5-1)<\/p>\n<h4>Chicago White Sox<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/crochga01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Garrett Crochet<\/a><\/strong> (14 GR, 13 2\/3 IP, 0.66 ERA, 16 ERA\u2013, 0 HR, 9 BB, 15 K, 7\/2 IR\/IS (29%), 1.610 WHIP, 3-0-2)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/k\/kopecmi01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Michael Kopech<\/a><\/strong> (11 GR, 19 1\/3 IP, 1.40 ERA, 34 ERA\u2013, 1 HR, 8 BB, 26 K, 3\/0 IR\/IS (0%), 1.086 WHIP, 4-1-3)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/h\/hendrli01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Liam Hendriks<\/a><\/strong> (23 GR, 22 IP, 2.05 ERA, 50 ERA\u2013, 4 HR, 3 BB, 36 K, 17\/2 IR\/IS (12%), 0.818 WHIP, 12-2-3)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/bummeaa01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aaron Bummer<\/a><\/strong> (21 GR, 19 2\/3 IP, 3.66 ERA, 89 ERA\u2013, 2 HR, 11 BB, 27 K, 5\/3 IR\/IS (60%), 1.525 WHIP, 4-4-3)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=ruizjo01,ruiz--013jos,ruiz--015jos&amp;search=Jose+Ruiz&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jose Ruiz<\/a><\/strong> (19 GR, 20 1\/3 IP, 3.54 ERA, 86 ERA\u2013, 2 HR, 7 BB, 21 K, 6\/2 IR\/IS (33%), 1.131 WHIP, 0-1-0)<\/p>\n<h4>Cleveland Indians<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/k\/karinja01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">James Karinchak<\/a><\/strong> (24 GR, 22 2\/3 IP, 1.59 ERA, 36 ERA\u2013, 2 HR, 11 BB, 42 K, 10\/3 IR\/IS (30%), 0.750 WHIP, 12-0-1)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/claseem01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Emmanuel Clase<\/a><\/strong> (24 GR, 22 2\/3 IP, 1.19 ERA, 27 ERA\u2013, 0 HR, 12 BB, 21 K, 0\/0 IR\/IS, 1.456 WHIP, 10-2-2)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/shawbr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bryan Shaw<\/a><\/strong> (21 GR, 20 IP, 1.35 ERA, 31 ERA\u2013, 1 HR, 14 BB, 23 K, 10\/1 IR\/IS (10%), 1.000 WHIP, 7-0-0)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/q\/quantca01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cal Quantrill<\/a><\/strong> (17 GR, 26 2\/3 IP, 2.03 ERA, 46 ERA\u2013, 2 HR, 11 BB, 20 K, 5\/2 IR\/IS (40%), 1.313 WHIP, 3-1-0)<\/p>\n<h4>Detroit Tigers<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/f\/fulmemi01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Michael Fulmer<\/a><\/strong> (16 GR, 22 1\/3 IP, 2.42 ERA, 59 ERA\u2013, 3 HR, 5 BB, 28 K, 10\/4 IR\/IS (40%), 1.164 WHIP, 8-2-2)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/sotogr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gregory Soto<\/a><\/strong> (23 GR, 20 IP, 3.15 ERA, 77 ERA\u2013, 1 HR, 15 BB, 22 K, 8\/4 IR\/IS (50%), 1.700 WHIP, 6-2-2)<\/p>\n<h4>Houston Astros<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/p\/pressry01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ryan Pressly<\/a><\/strong> (21 GR, 23 IP, 2.35 ERA, 56 ERA\u2013, 1 HR, 4 BB, 24 K, 7\/1 IR\/IS (14%), 1.000 WHIP, 12-1-3)<\/p>\n<h4>Kansas City Royals<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/barlosc01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scott Barlow<\/a><\/strong> (25 GR, 27 IP, 2.00 ERA, 46 ERA\u2013, 0 HR, 12 BB, 41 K, 11\/5 IR\/IS (45%), 1.185 WHIP, 11-1-2)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/staumjo01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Josh Staumont<\/a><\/strong> (21 GR, 22 2\/3 IP, 2.78 ERA, 64 ERA\u2013, 1 HR, 13 BB, 25 K, 4\/0 IR\/IS (0%), 1.191 WHIP, 7-1-0)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/brentja01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jake Brentz<\/a><\/strong> (25 GR, 23 2\/3 IP, 2.28 ERA, 53 ERA\u2013, 2 HR, 16 BB, 26 K, 15\/5 IR\/IS (33%), 1.225 WHIP, 5-1-2)<\/p>\n<h4>Los Angeles Angels<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/w\/watsoto01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tony Watson<\/a><\/strong> (19 GR, 17 1\/3 IP, 4.15 ERA, 95 ERA\u2013, 3 HR, 6 BB, 12 K, 13\/1 IR\/IS (8%), 1.096 WHIP, 5-1-1)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/mayermi01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mike Mayers<\/a><\/strong> (25 GR, 24 2\/3 IP, 5.11 ERA, 117 ERA\u2013, 6 HR, 12 BB, 35 K, 13\/8 IR\/IS (62%), 1.622 WHIP, 9-2-4)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/i\/iglesra01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Raisel Iglesias<\/a><\/strong> (21 GR, 21 IP, 4.29 ERA, 98 ERA\u2013, 5 HR, 3 BB, 30 K, 6\/0 IR\/IS (0%), 1.095 WHIP, 11-2-1)<\/p>\n<h4>Minnesota Twins<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/r\/rogerta01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Taylor Rogers<\/a><\/strong> (19 GR, 21 1\/3 IP, 2.95 ERA, 75 ERA\u2013, 3 HR, 4 BB, 30 K, 8\/5 IR\/IS (63%), 1.219 WHIP, 11-2-2)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/r\/robleha01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hansel Robles<\/a><\/strong> (23 GR, 22 2\/3 IP, 3.57 ERA, 91 ERA\u2013, 1 HR, 14 BB, 23 K, 4\/1 IR\/IS (25%), 1.235 WHIP, 6-2-2)<\/p>\n<h4>New York Yankees<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/chapmar01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aroldis Chapman<\/a><\/strong> (20 GR, 20 IP, 0.45 ERA, 11 ERA\u2013, 1 HR, 9 BB, 38 K, 0\/0 IR\/IS, 0.750 WHIP, 14-1-1)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/g\/greench03.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chad Green<\/a><\/strong> (22 GR, 26 IP, 2.08 ERA, 51 ERA\u2013, 4 HR, 4 BB, 23 K, 9\/0 IR\/IS (0%), 0.692 WHIP, 10-3-4)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/l\/loaisjo01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jonathan Loaisiga<\/a><\/strong> (21 GR, 26 1\/3 IP, 2.39 ERA, 59 ERA\u2013, 2 HR, 5 BB, 23 K, 6\/1 IR\/IS (17%), 0.987 WHIP, 10-2-2)<\/p>\n<h4>Oakland Athletics<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/p\/petityu01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yusmeiro Petit<\/a><\/strong> (26 GR, 28 IP, 3.21 ERA, 82 ERA\u2013, 1 HR, 5 BB, 19 K, 15\/4 IR\/IS (27%), 1.071 WHIP, 11-0-3)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/d\/diekmja01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jake Diekman<\/a><\/strong> (22 GR, 21 1\/3 IP, 2.95 ERA, 75 ERA\u2013, 2 HR, 9 BB, 30 K, 6\/3 IR\/IS (50%), 1.219 WHIP, 9-3-0)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/t\/trivilo01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lou Trivino<\/a><\/strong> (23 GR, 25 IP, 2.88 ERA, 74 ERA\u2013, 2 HR, 13 BB, 24 K, 7\/2 IR\/IS (29%), 1.200 WHIP, 8-3-0)<\/p>\n<h4>Seattle Mariners<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/g\/graveke01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kendall Graveman<\/a><\/strong> (14 GR, 16 2\/3 IP, 0.00 ERA, 0 ERA\u2013, 0 HR, 3 BB, 17 K, 5\/0 IR\/IS (0%), 0.540 WHIP, 10-0-0)<\/p>\n<h4>Tampa Bay Rays<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/k\/kittran01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Andrew Kittredge<\/a><\/strong> (16 GR, 20 2\/3 IP, 0.87 ERA, 23 ERA\u2013, 0 HR, 4 BB, 17 K, 10\/5 IR\/IS (50%), 0.871 WHIP, 9-1-1)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=thompry02,thompry01,thomps007rya&amp;search=Ryan+Thompson&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ryan Thompson<\/a><\/strong> (23 GR, 23 1\/3 IP, 2.31 ERA, 61 ERA\u2013, 2 HR, 7 BB, 22 K, 16\/5 IR\/IS (31%), 1.029 WHIP, 11-5-3)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=castidi01,castil001die&amp;search=Diego+Castillo&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Diego Castillo<\/a><\/strong> (20 GR, 20 2\/3 IP, 3.05 ERA, 81 ERA\u2013, 4 HR, 8 BB, 28 K, 6\/0 IR\/IS (0%), 1.210 WHIP, 12-3-1)<\/p>\n<h4>Texas Rangers<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/k\/kenneia01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ian Kennedy<\/a><\/strong> (19 GR, 19 1\/3 IP, 1.86 ERA, 44 ERA\u2013, 2 HR, 4 BB, 23 K, 1\/1 IR\/IS (100%), 0.931 WHIP, 10-0-1)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/martibr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brett Martin<\/a><\/strong> (19 GR, 17 1\/3 IP, 2.08 ERA, 50 ERA\u2013, 1 HR, 4 BB, 15 K, 14\/6 IR\/IS (43%), 1.500 WHIP, 1-0-2)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/k\/kingjo01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">John King<\/a><\/strong> (18 GR, 26 IP, 2.08 ERA, 50 ERA\u2013, 1 HR, 4 BB, 20 K, 7\/3 IR\/IS (43%), 1.231 WHIP, 4-4-0)<\/p>\n<h4>Toronto Blue Jays<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/r\/romanjo03.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jordan Romano<\/a><\/strong> (20 GR, 18 2\/3 IP, 1.93 ERA, 46 ERA\u2013, 0 HR, 9 BB, 25 K, 3\/2 IR\/IS (67%), 1.018 WHIP, 8-3-0)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/t\/thorntr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trent Thornton<\/a><\/strong> (13 GR, 20 IP, 2.25 ERA, 53 ERA\u2013, 1 HR, 8 BB, 21 K, 4\/0 IR\/IS (0%), 1.200 WHIP, 1-1-0)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/p\/payamjo01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joel Payamps<\/a><\/strong> (16 GR, 20 2\/3 IP, 3.05 ERA, 72 ERA\u2013, 3 HR, 8 BB, 12 K, 4\/2 IR\/IS (50%), 1.258 WHIP, 2-2-0)<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/chatwty01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tyler Chatwood<\/a><\/strong> (19 GR, 20 1\/3 IP, 3.10 ERA, 73 ERA\u2013, 0 HR, 14 BB, 24 K, 11\/3 IR\/IS (27%), 1.230 WHIP, 7-3-0)<\/p>\n<h4>Top Three<\/h4>\n<p>Kendall Graveman (SEA), Aroldis Chapman (NYY), James Karinchak (CLE)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Glossary<\/h3>\n<p>An inherited runner is one who is on base when a reliever enters the game. If that runner scores, it is charged to the pitcher in the game when said runner got on base. The IS% is the percentage of inherited runners who score.<\/p>\n<p>Not all ERAs are created equal. ERA-minus (ERA\u2013) takes an earned run average, adjusts it for a player (or team)\u2019s home ballpark, and divides it by the league (NL or AL) average. That result is multiplied by 100 to give the ERA\u2013. The league average is 100. Anything lower is better than the league average, anything higher is worse. Each unit is one percentage point away from the league average (e.g. 80 ERA\u2013 is 20 percentage points lower than the league average).<\/p>\n<p>WHIP is walks and hits per innings pitched, or baserunners per inning. Strikeouts per walk is a good indicator of a pitcher or staff\u2019s control.<\/p>\n<p>A Goose Egg is a scoreless inning of clutch relief (seventh inning or later; tie game, a lead of no more than two runs, or entering the game with the tying run on base or at bat). A Broken Egg is a failed Goose Egg situation. A Meh is a Goose Egg situation that did not result in a GE or BE. GE\/BE is the ratio of GE to BE; the historical average is around 3-to-1. For a full explanation of the statistic, <a href=\"https:\/\/fivethirtyeight.com\/features\/goose-egg-new-save-stat-relief-pitchers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">see this article<\/a> by its inventor, Nate Silver.<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo<br \/>\n<a id=\"BHuxTqkPTchA7zYatQMcYw\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1320874066\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'BHuxTqkPTchA7zYatQMcYw',sig:'xd_ZyTaAI0QBVi1avc0440KyxH7vHY_h2D0rG0p77FI=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1320874066',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reliever Rankings, May 30 Here are the Reliever Rankings for 2021, up to and including May 30. Teams are ranked by league in the following categories: inherited runners scored percentage (IS%), ERA-minus (ERA\u2013), WHIP, strikeouts per walk (K\/BB), Goose Egg percentage (GE%), Broken Egg percentage (BE%), and GE per BE (GE\/BE). These ranks are averaged [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2901,"featured_media":47564,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2,1071],"tags":[813],"class_list":["post-47560","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured","category-mlb","tag-bullpens"],"modified_by":"Evan Thompson","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47560","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2901"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=47560"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47560\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/47564"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47560"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=47560"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=47560"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}