Braves closer Craig Kimbrel needed just eight pitches to retire the side in order on Friday and earn his 12th save of the season. More Updated May 19 at 12:17 a.m. ET

Brewers closer John Axford blew a save against the Cubs on Friday when he allowed three runs (one earned) and got two outs in the ninth inning. More Updated May 11 at 11:46 p.m. ET

Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon protected a 6-4 lead with a scoreless ninth inning against his old team on Monday, earning his 12th save of the season. More Updated May 18 at 10:53 p.m. ET

Tigers closer Jose Valverde continues to recover from a lower back strain he suffered in Chicago, and although he said he's feeling better, manager Jim Leyland ruled out the possibility of his return in Sunday's series finale against the Pirates. More Updated May 20 at 2:16 p.m. ET

Only one-third of an inning into his appearance, Brett Myers took the loss after allowing Hunter Pence to record a solo walk-off homer on Tuesday. More Updated May 15 at 5:37 p.m. ET

Jason Motte blew a save but earned the win after a walk and a homer in one inning of work on Tuesday vs. the Cubs. More Updated May 15 at 6:47 p.m. ET

D-backs closer J.J. Putz struggled with his command while allowing four runs in just two-thirds of an inning Wednesday night against the Cardinals. More Updated May 11 at 10:14 p.m. ET

Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen earned the save in Saturday's win over the Rockies, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning. More Updated May 13 at 12:39 a.m. ET

Santiago Casilla tossed a 1-2-3 ninth inning on Thursday vs. the Cardinals, striking out one to save his ninth game of the season. More Updated May 17 at 7:33 p.m. ET

Chris Perez struck out the side in a scoreless ninth inning on Saturday vs. the Marlins to save his 13th game of the season. More Updated May 19 at 6:43 p.m. ET

Brandon League blew a save and took a loss in epic fashion on Thursday vs. the Indians, allowing two earned runs on two hits and three walks while recording just one out. More Updated May 17 at 4:46 p.m. ET

Orioles closer Jim Johnson gave up one hit in a scoreless inning on Thursday vs. the Royals to save his 14th game of the season. More Updated May 17 at 5:35 p.m. ET

Pirates closer Joel Hanrahan pitched a scoreless ninth inning to protect a 3-2 lead and pick up a save against the Marlins on Monday. More Updated May 14 at 10:17 p.m. ET

Rangers manager Ron Washington told closer Joe Nathan on Friday night that he wouldn't be used on Saturday. More Updated May 19 at 7:47 p.m. ET

Jonathan Broxton recorded his fifth save on Thursday after allowing a hit and a walk against the Yankees. More Updated May 3 at 11:54 p.m. ET

Rafael Betancourt blew a save but earned a win Wednesday against the Dodgers after allowing two earned runs on two hits and two walks (one intentional) with three strikeouts. More Updated May 2 at 8:29 p.m. ET

Twins closer Matt Capps tossed a 1-2-3 ninth inning on Thursday vs. the Tigers, striking out one to save his eighth game of the season. More Updated May 17 at 3:55 p.m. ET

On Tuesday, Angels closer Scott Downs threw a 12-pitch bullpen session and took part in some agility drills at a soggy Target Field. More Updated May 8 at 9:06 p.m. ET

Brian Fuentes has been named the A's closer by manager Bob Melvin. More Updated May 13 at 11:03 a.m. ET

Cubs reliever Rafael Dolis earned his fourth save of the season after striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning against the Cardinals on Monday. More Updated May 14 at 11:18 p.m. ET

Marlins closer Heath Bell needed just 10 pitches to log a perfect ninth inning in Friday's 3-2 win over the Indians. More Updated May 18 at 11:17 p.m. ET

Mets closer Frank Francisco gave up a run on two hits and a walk on Monday but still managed to pick up the save in a 3-1 win over the Brewers. More Updated May 15 at 12:01 a.m. ET

Reds new closer Aroldis Chapman earned his first save in Sunday's win over the Yankees, fanning one in a perfect ninth inning. More Updated May 20 at 5:33 p.m. ET

White Sox reliever Addison Reed earned his third save when he struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning on Monday, although he did allow a hit and a walk. More Updated May 15 at 12:54 a.m. ET

Blue Jays closer Sergio Santos continues to make steady progress in his return from a right shoulder injury. More Updated May 14 at 8:00 p.m. ET

Nationals reliever Henry Rodriguez struck out one in a 1-2-3 ninth inning on Wednesday vs. the Pirates to save his ninth game of the season. More Updated May 16 at 10:13 p.m. ET

Padres reliever Dale Thayer earned his second save in Tuesday's win over the Rockies, giving up three hits and striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning. More Updated May 9 at 3:01 a.m. ET

Fernando Rodney allowed one hit in a scoreless ninth inning on Wednesday, striking out two to earn a save vs. the Red Sox. More Updated May 17 at 1:14 a.m. ET

Red Sox closer Alfredo Aceves struck out one in a perfect ninth inning to record his fifth save on Saturday. More Updated April 28 at 10:18 p.m. ET

Yankees reliever David Robertson is still feeling some discomfort in his strained left oblique, manager Joe Girardi said Saturday. More Updated May 19 at 2:30 p.m. ET