Early Season Cheap Saves Options! | Fantasy Baseball 2026

Fantasy managers scramble for saves as opening week reveals surprising bullpen trends—can Paul Sewald, Sir Anthony Dominguez, or Robert Garcia anchor your roster, or will job insecurity and regression leave you searching for answers? Matthew Ahne spotlights overlooked closers from the Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago White Sox, Texas Rangers, and more, exploring their short-term value, team context, and risk factors for blown saves.   Key topics include the volatile landscape for relief pitchers, potential spring standouts like Hogan Harris and Kirby Yates, and the impact of underlying stats on ERA and WHIP. Matthew ranks cheap save options, reveals which bullpen arms have actual longevity, and discusses why streaming is crucial with teams like the Minnesota Twins and Colorado Rockies lacking reliable talent. Don’t miss his actionable advice for maximizing early-season saves and managing fantasy baseball’s toughest category.   00:00 "Scrambling for Saves Guide"   05:32 Athletics Closer: Sleeper Save Opportunity   07:20 "Rockies Closer Dilemma"   11:05 Dominguez's Role & Club Perks   15:01 "Kirby Yates or Ben Joyce?"   17:22 "Season-Opening Closer Strategies"   23:21 Nationals Pitching Outlook   24:20 "Ranking Players and Percentages"   #FantasyBaseball #CheapSaves #MLB #BaseballPodcast #FantasySports #WaiverWire #MLBTheShow26 #Bullpen #BaseballAnalysis #CloserStrategy #ReliefPitchers #LockedOnNetwork #BaseballAdvice #OpeningDay #FantasyBaseballTips #2024FantasyBaseball   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub       Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   PlayStationThis episode of is brought to you by MLB The Show 26. Visit https://mlbthe.show/lockedon and use code “LOCKEDON” to unlock a pack for use in Diamond Dynasty. Pre-Order now, Available March 17th on PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. RATED E FOR EVERYONE.   Turbo TaxIntuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. You can meet face-to-face with a real tax expert, and your documents get uploaded straight to your TurboTax app on the spot. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to find a store near you and book your appointment today.   RobinhoodYou’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood.Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm.   IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.   FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. During the tournament FanDuel is offering$300 back in Bonus Bets every day for ten days. Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-fantasy-baseball/   Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/     #MLB #Baseball #FantasyBaseball #MLBPodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.