Heath Bell Rumors & News
- Arizona Diamondbacks
- #20 | RP BatsRThrowsR
- Height6-3
- Weight250
- Age35
- Experience 8 years
- Salary $7,000,000
- BirthplaceOceanside, California
Heath Bell closes out Braves
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Diamondbacks reliever Heath Bell entered Wednesday's series finale against the Braves in the ninth inning with a two-run lead. The right-hander worked his way around a one-out double to make it through the frame unscathed and secure a 5-3 win. Bell also struck out one while collecting his sixth save.
May 16, 2013Heath Bell picks up save No. 5
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Diamondbacks reliever Heath Bell converted his fifth save Tuesday night against the Braves. He entered in the ninth inning with a two-run lead and was able to make it through the frame unscathed after the leadoff batter reached on an error. Bell also struck out two in the 2-0 win.
May 16, 2013
Arizona Diamondbacks take series from Atlanta Braves
Arizona Republic — Heath Bell said he spent far too much time looking back and tracing over everything that went wrong last season during his short time with the Miami Marlins.It was so bad he told himself he wasn't going to talk about it this week if anybody asked. What's done is done, he said. Besides, why relive a nightmare?
Arizona Diamondbacks May 15, 2013Heath Bell still a risky add
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Things seemed to be going well for Diamondbacks fill-in closer Heath Bell at first, but a blown save Sunday against the Phillies called back into question previous doubts about his sustainability. Bell has at least one Fantasy owner rolling the dice, as our Nando Di Fino added Bell at the expense of Justin Smoak in a 12-team categories league. Scott White commented on his roster move during Monday’s broadcast of Fantasy Baseball Today, mentioning that he’d make sure to have David Hernandez on his roster for insurance if he invested anything in Bell.
May 13, 2013Heath Bell blows second save
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Diamondbacks reliever Heath Bell blew his second save Sunday against the Phillies. Bell, who had converted on three-straight saves since taking over as the closer for the inured J.J. Putz, came on in the ninth inning with a 2-0 lead. He surrendered four hits, including an RBI double by Delmon Young, which scored Philadelphia's first run. Domonic Brown also had a run-scoring single off Bell, who was pulled with two outs. Bell has a 5.06 ERA and is 4 of 6 in save chances.
May 13, 2013Diamondbacks | Heath Bell worked on mechanics
KFFL — Arizona Diamondbacks RP Heath Bell said he worked on improving in mechanics after he allowed ...
May 11, 2013David Hernandez closes out Phillies
CBSSports.com Fantasy — With Heath Bell having pitched in the last three games, Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson rolled with David Hernandez for the final three outs of Friday's win against the Phillies.Hernandez, who entered the game in the ninth with a one-run lead, allowed the first two batters on base. He worked his way out of the jam and needed just 14 pitches to secure a 3-2 win and his first save of the season. Hernandez has a 3.57 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP through his first 17 2/3 innings.
May 10, 2013
With mechanics fixed, Heath Bell closing again for Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona Republic — Heath Bell's transition back into the closer role, with J.J. Putz on the shelf with an elbow injury, wasn't the challenge. That job was old hat.
Arizona Diamondbacks May 10, 2013Heath Bell picks up third consecutive save
CBSSports.com Fantasy — The Heath Bell experience continued as he picked up his fourth save of the season Thursday night against the Phillies.Bell entered the game with a slim, one-run advantage in the ninth. He gave up a one-out double to Domonic Brown before settling down and retiring the next two batters to secure a 2-1 victory for the Diamondbacks. Bell has picked up a save in each the last three games. He has allowed two hits and struck out two over that three-inning stint. He has a 4.11 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP through his first 15 1/3 innings.
May 10, 2013Heath Bell takes over as Arizona Diamondbacks closer with J.J. Putz on the DL
ESPN Fantasy Baseball — Big league managers don't always make what others perceive as the best choices when deciding who should and who should not be the designated closer fo...
May 9, 2013NL KIng - Arizona Saves
Fantasy Baseball Express — With what looks like season ending surgery headed for JJ Putz the Arizona bullpen in terms of who will get the saves is an interesting point and time in terms of going forward. In my pres-season article I talked about how I really liked Putz but I did warn everyone due to his age (35) and past problems with injuries that was a red flag with JJ. Once again this shows how you need to be lucky in Fantasy Baseball to avoid bad luck in order to have a successful squad. Lets break it down. Heath Bell: Kirk Gibson is going to go with Bell first in terms of the 9th inning duties. Bell has the experie...
May 9, 2013Waiver Wire: Looking for some relief?
CBS Sports Fantasy Baseball — Heath Bell and Junichi Tazawa are drawing plenty of interest in Fantasy with their recent role changes. Our Nando Di Fino speaks to their value and helps prioritize your waiver claims.
May 9, 2013Heath Bell closes out Dodgers
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Diamondbacks closer Heath Bell converted his second save in as many days Wednesday against the Dodgers. He entered in the ninth inning with a one-run lead and worked his way around a leadoff double to make it through the frame unscathed.Bell also struck out one while collecting his third save.
May 9, 2013Kirk Gibson discusses back of bullpen
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson told MLB.com on Wednesday that Heath Bell will receive the first shot at closing games with J.J. Putz on the disabled list. David Hernandez will remain in his current role as setup man. "I just think Heath's got more experience at closer right now, and if we move Heath and David right now we're really moving the whole bullpen," Gibson said. "It just seems like it's less disruptive."
May 9, 2013Another take on Heath Bell
CBSSports.com Fantasy — My more esteemed colleagues Al Melchoir and Scott White already have given their takes on Heath Bell, who appears to be the closer-in-waiting in Arizona, now that J.J. Putz is on the disabled list for the Diamondbacks. Both of them turned up their nose at the possibility that Bell can be helpful, but I'm not so sure I'd be so dismissive. Yes, Bell was unequivocally awful last season. Being based in Miami, I am well aware of how truly abysmal Bell was as the Marlins' closer a year ago. And a large part of White and Melchoir's hesitance is surely the result of Bell's fall from grace last season....
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