Welcome back to the latest edition of our Reliever Ranks series! This will bring you up-to-date bullpen depth charts every morning for the day's games and makes for an excellent tool for those looking to stream saves or wins. This series runs seven days a week, so check in every morning to get your daily bullpen fix!
Notes
Transaction and Schedule Notes
- There weren't any notable bullpen transactions on Sunday.
WSN 2 - BOS 3
HD: Cam Booser (2), Zack Kelly (2), Chris Martin (5)
SV: Kenley Jansen (7)
- On a day when Kenley Jansen recorded the 427th save of his career to pull him within 10 saves of fourth place all-time, the rest of the Red Sox bullpen was brilliant. 32-year-old rookie Cam Booser pitched a perfect sixth, lowering his ERA to 3.09 (11.2 IP) to pair with his 27.7% K%. The southpaw deploys a solid three-pitch mix but could benefit from throwing his cutter less often. We saw that on Sunday when Booser threw his 93rd percentile PLV four-seamer more than any other pitch. He has helped lengthen what was once a shallow bullpen. Jansen has now pitched three days in a row and Chris Martin has appeared in each of the last two. Justin Slaten and Brennan Bernardino could be candidates for the ninth today.
CHC 5 - PIT 4 (F/10)
W: Héctor Neris (3)
L: Aroldis Chapman (3)
HD: Richard Lovelady (2)
SV: Adbert Alzolay (4)
- It took a highwire act, but Adbert Alzolay was able to vulture a save in extra innings. This shouldn't be an indicator of a return to the closer role for Alzolay as Héctor Neris pitched the ninth and Mark Leiter Jr. set up as usual. Alzolay continues to attempt to rediscover the form that made him the Cubs' closer in 2023. He failed to do so on Sunday, surrendering a two-run home run with the zombie runner on second, hiking his ERA to 4.67 (17.1 IP). It's been a failure to locate his fastball upstairs that has led to this poor start to the season and it was a sinker down the pipe that Connor Joe hit over the fence that put Alzolay on the verge of a blown save.
- David Bednar is in the same boat as Alzolay as he tries to recover his All-Star form. Yet, it was Aroldis Chapman who stole the show with his poor performance on Sunday. He served up three runs (one earned) while recording just two outs in the 10th inning. His fastball velocity was all over the place, ranging from as low as 94.9 mph to 100.1 mph. With awful control and without his typical velocity, Chapman will be the reliever version of a Cherry Bomb. Bednar has pitched on consecutive days but so has Chapman, so expect all hands on deck today.
MIN 5 - TOR 1
HD: Kody Funderburk (3)
- Jhoan Duran pitched a perfect ninth with the Twins up by four. They have an off day tomorrow and used that upcoming day off to justify allowing their best reliever to close out the ballgame. Since returning from the IL, Duran has not let up a run in seven innings while allowing just four baserunners and striking out a third of the batters he's faced. He has the ability to finish the year as the reliever atop the closer ranks.
PHI 6 - MIA 7 (F/10)
W: Anthony Bender (1)
L: Gregory Soto (1)
- It took extra innings to decide this one so the Phillies were able to parade their top-notch bullpen for six frames. It worked until Gregory Soto allowed the zombie runner to score in walk-off fashion in the tenth. With José Alvarado not looking like himself (perfect seventh with no punchouts), it may be time to start speculating on a successor. Matt Strahm and Jeff Hoffman are both appealing candidates. The former struck out the side in the eighth and owns a 1.10 ERA (16.1 IP) and a 44.3% K%, while the latter pitched a no-hit ninth and is sporting a 1.00 ERA (18 IP) and a 36.8% K%. It may be time to grab them after they pitched later in the game than Alvarado on Sunday.
- Tanner Scott pitched the eighth and the ninth, and while his control wasn't there (two walks), that's now 8.1 consecutive scoreless innings for the southpaw who allowed six runs (four earned) through his first 7.2 IP. I wouldn't say it's time to stop worrying about him, as he's sporting a 1:1 K/BB ratio, but it's nice to see him find success recently. Maybe that will give him the confidence to get his pitches in the zone.
STL 4 - MIL 3
HD: JoJo Romero (13), Andrew Kittredge (11)
SV: Ryan Helsley (12)
- The three-headed dragon of JoJo Romero, Andrew Kittredge, and Ryan Helsley continue to mow down batters in the late innings. Romero is now tied for the Major League lead in holds and Kittredge is in the top five. Meanwhile, Helsley has entered a four-way tie for the Major League lead in saves. It's hard to find a better bullpen trio.
TEX 1 - COL 3
HD: Victor Vodnik (1), Tyler Kinley (2)
SV: Jalen Beeks (3)
- And just like that, Jalen Beeks leads the Rockies in saves. He's battling with Justin Lawrence for the closer role and while he's currently winning, it's worth asking whether this is legit and if we should be paying attention in fantasy. Beeks is a four-seam/change/cut southpaw who carries a 2.33 ERA (19.1 IP). It's charming but Beeks lacks flair and mostly gets by with deception. The lefty has struck out just 17.7% of the batters he's faced and yet carries a walk rate in the double-digits. He throws his mediocre fastball 60% of the time, and while it has produced weak contact (86th percentile ICR), it has poor metrics across the board. Most importantly, he owns a minuscule .204 BABIP, which, in Coors Field, will climb dramatically. Beeks should remain on the wire unless you are extremely desperate for saves.
CIN 5 - SFG 6 (F/10)
W: Luke Jackson (1)
L: Emilio Pagán (3)
HD: Sean Hjelle (1)
- Alexis Díaz pitched the ninth when this game was still tied. The rest of the bullpen shook out as usual and Emilio Pagán and Lucas Sims were unable to keep things tied in the 10th. There's not much to write home about in this bullpen. Díaz is still struggling (5.65 ERA, 14.1 IP) and the team has let Fernando Cruz (46.9% K%) toil in a setup role. I won't get excited about this arm barn until Cruz sees the ninth.
- Camilo Doval secured the final four outs of regulation before Luke Jackson came away with the win following the Giants' walk-off. Doval has pitched well this year, though his inflated walk rate is concerning. His walk rate is up 7.4% from 2023 and it's negatively affected the rest of his game. It's a clear problem and Doval will have to consciously look to improve upon if he wants to replicate the success of his first three seasons.
KCR 4 - LAA 2
SV: James McArthur (9)
- Following another electric performance from unlikely ace Seth Lugo, James McArthur worked around a home run to secure another save. McArthur's ninth innings haven't been clean but he continues to get the job done. His inflated HR/FB ratio is the culprit for his underperformance in the ERA department and that should fix itself over time. The only impediment to McArthur's job is John Schreiber's continued success (0.98 ERA, 18.1 IP).
LAD 0 - SDP4
- Despite a four-run lead, the Padres didn't want to chance it in the ninth against the mighty Dodgers. They turned to Robert Suarez who flawlessly closed out the ballgame. He continues to impress with a 0.49 ERA (18.1 IP) while almost exclusively featuring his elite iVB four-seamer. This level is not sustainable, but Suarez will be a rock for fantasy teams this season.
OAK 4 - SEA 8
- With a four-run lead and Andrés Muñoz having not pitched for four days, the Mariners let him close out the ninth in a maintenance outing. The Mariners haven't provided Muñoz with many save opportunities this year, so his 1.76 ERA (15.1 IP) has gone somewhat under the radar. You may be able to get a discount on a trade if you try to get him now banking on more saves in the future.
Bullpen Depth Charts
AL EAST | ||||||||||||||||||||
Team | Primary Closer | Next in Line | Holds Leagues Options | Injured List | ||||||||||||||||
Orioles | Craig Kimbrel | Yennier Cano | Danny Coulombe, Jacob Webb, Cionel Pérez | Félix Bautista | ||||||||||||||||
Closer Status | SV Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Hold Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Bulk RP (wins) | Minor Leagues | ||||||||||||||
Shaky | 17 | 25 | 6 | 34 | Albert Suárez | Chayce McDermott | ||||||||||||||
Team | Primary Closer | Next in Line | Holds Leagues Options | Injured List | ||||||||||||||||
Red Sox | Kenley Jansen | Chris Martin | Justin Slaten, Greg Weissert, Brennan Bernardino | Bryan Mata, Liam Hendriks | ||||||||||||||||
Closer Status | SV Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Hold Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Bulk RP (wins) | Minor Leagues | ||||||||||||||
Steady | 18 | 31 | 25 | 50 | Chase Anderson | |||||||||||||||
Team | Primary Closer | Next in Line | Holds Leagues Options | Injured List | ||||||||||||||||
Yankees | Clay Holmes | Ian Hamilton | Caleb Ferguson, Luke Weaver, Nick Burdi | Tommy Kahnle, Scott Effross | ||||||||||||||||
Closer Status | SV Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Hold Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Bulk RP (wins) | Minor Leagues | ||||||||||||||
Steady | 7 | 11 | 48 | 49 | Michael Tonkin | Will Warren, Cody Morris | ||||||||||||||
Team | Primary Closer | Next in Line | Holds Leagues Options | Injured List | ||||||||||||||||
Rays | Pete Fairbanks | Jason Adam | Phil Maton, Shawn Armstrong, Garrett Cleavinger | Colin Poche, Chris Devenski | ||||||||||||||||
Closer Status | SV Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Hold Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Bulk RP (wins) | Minor Leagues | ||||||||||||||
Committee | 27 | 19 | 27 | 85 | Erasmo Ramírez | Colby White, Jacob Lopez | ||||||||||||||
Team | Primary Closer | Next in Line | Holds Leagues Options | Injured List | ||||||||||||||||
Blue Jays | Jordan Romano | Yimi García | Trevor Richards, Erik Swanson, Tim Mayza | Chad Green, Bowden Francis | ||||||||||||||||
Closer Status | SV Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Hold Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Bulk RP (wins) | Minor Leagues | ||||||||||||||
Steady | 13 | 10 | 15 | 40 | Nate Pearson | T.J. Brock, Connor Cooke | ||||||||||||||
AL CENTRAL | ||||||||||||||||||||
Team | Primary Closer | Next in Line | Holds Leagues Options | Injured List | ||||||||||||||||
White Sox | Michael Kopech | Jordan Leasure | Steven Wilson, John Brebbia, Tanner Banks | Dominic Leone | ||||||||||||||||
Closer Status | SV Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Hold Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Bulk RP (wins) | Minor Leagues | ||||||||||||||
Shaky | 22 | 18 | 72 | 79 | Jared Shuster | Erik Adler | ||||||||||||||
Team | Primary Closer | Next in Line | Holds Leagues Options | Injured List | ||||||||||||||||
Guardians | Emmanuel Clase | Scott Barlow | Nick Sandlin, Tim Herrin, Hunter Gaddis | James Karinchak | ||||||||||||||||
Closer Status | SV Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Hold Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Bulk RP (wins) | Minor Leagues | ||||||||||||||
Steady | 2 | 2 | 9 | 35 | Pedro Avila | Franco Aleman | ||||||||||||||
Team | Primary Closer | Next in Line | Holds Leagues Options | Injured List | ||||||||||||||||
Tigers | Jason Foley | Andrew Chafin | Tyler Holton, Alex Lange, Shelby Miller | |||||||||||||||||
Closer Status | SV Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Hold Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Bulk RP (wins) | Minor Leagues | ||||||||||||||
Shaky | 26 | 17 | 63 | 78 | Joey Wentz | Tyler Mattison | ||||||||||||||
Team | Primary Closer | Next in Line | Holds Leagues Options | Injured List | ||||||||||||||||
Royals | James McArthur | John Schreiber | Angel Zerpa, Chris Stratton, Nick Anderson | Carlos Hernández, Josh Taylor | ||||||||||||||||
Closer Status | SV Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Hold Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Bulk RP (wins) | Minor Leagues | ||||||||||||||
Steady | 10 | 16 | 36 | 44 | Matt Sauer | John McMillon | ||||||||||||||
Team | Primary Closer | Next in Line | Holds Leagues Options | Injured List | ||||||||||||||||
Twins | Jhoan Duran | Griffin Jax | Steven Okert, Caleb Thielbar, Cole Sands | Justin Topa, Brock Stewart | ||||||||||||||||
Closer Status | SV Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Hold Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Bulk RP (wins) | Minor Leagues | ||||||||||||||
Steady | 4 | 4 | 1 | 22 | Kody Funderburk | Ronny Henriquez | ||||||||||||||
AL WEST | ||||||||||||||||||||
Team | Primary Closer | Next in Line | Holds Leagues Options | Injured List | ||||||||||||||||
Astros | Josh Hader | Ryan Pressly | Bryan Abreu, Rafael Montero, Seth Martinez | Kendall Graveman, Penn Murfee, Bennett Sousa | ||||||||||||||||
Closer Status | SV Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Hold Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Bulk RP (wins) | Minor Leagues | ||||||||||||||
Steady | 6 | 6 | 4 | 29 | Hunter Brown | Forrest Whitley, Dylan Coleman | ||||||||||||||
Team | Primary Closer | Next in Line | Holds Leagues Options | Injured List | ||||||||||||||||
Angels | Carlos Estévez | Matt Moore | Luis Garcia, Adam Cimber, Hunter Strickland | Robert Stephenson, José Cisnero | ||||||||||||||||
Closer Status | SV Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Hold Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Bulk RP (wins) | Minor Leagues | ||||||||||||||
Steady | 24 | 69 | 52 | 74 | José Suarez | Ben Joyce, Kelvin Caceres | ||||||||||||||
Team | Primary Closer | Next in Line | Holds Leagues Options | Injured List | ||||||||||||||||
Athletics | Mason Miller | Lucas Erceg | T.J. McFarland, Austin Adams, Michael Kelly | Sean Newcomb, Scott Alexander | ||||||||||||||||
Closer Status | SV Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Hold Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Bulk RP (wins) | Minor Leagues | ||||||||||||||
Steady | 5 | 9 | 42 | 62 | Mitch Spence, Kyle Muller | Michel Otanez, Royber Salinas | ||||||||||||||
Team | Primary Closer | Next in Line | Holds Leagues Options | Injured List | ||||||||||||||||
Mariners | Andrés Muñoz | Ryne Stanek | Gabe Speier, Trent Thornton, Cody Bolton | Matt Brash, Gregory Santos, Tayler Saucedo | ||||||||||||||||
Closer Status | SV Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Hold Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Bulk RP (wins) | Minor Leagues | ||||||||||||||
Committee | 14 | 15 | 61 | 76 | Austin Voth | Carlos Vargas, Ty Adcock | ||||||||||||||
Team | Primary Closer | Next in Line | Holds Leagues Options | Injured List | ||||||||||||||||
Rangers | Kirby Yates | David Robertson | José Leclerc, Jake Latz, Jonathan Hernández | Josh Sborz | ||||||||||||||||
Closer Status | SV Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Hold Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Bulk RP (wins) | Minor Leagues | ||||||||||||||
Steady | 15 | 24 | 18 | 45 | Owen White | Marc Church, Emiliano Teodo | ||||||||||||||
NL EAST | ||||||||||||||||||||
Team | Primary Closer | Next in Line | Holds Leagues Options | Injured List | ||||||||||||||||
Braves | Raisel Iglesias | A.J. Minter | Joe Jiménez, Tyler Matzek, Aaron Bummer | Pierce Johnson | ||||||||||||||||
Closer Status | SV Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Hold Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Bulk RP (wins) | Minor Leagues | ||||||||||||||
Steady | 12 | 7 | 7 | 23 | Jesse Chavez | Daysbel Hernández, Ray Kerr | ||||||||||||||
Team | Primary Closer | Next in Line | Holds Leagues Options | Injured List | ||||||||||||||||
Marlins | Tanner Scott | Calvin Faucher | Anthony Bender, Anthony Maldonado, Andrew Nardi | JT Chargois, A.J. Puk | ||||||||||||||||
Closer Status | SV Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Hold Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Bulk RP (wins) | Minor Leagues | ||||||||||||||
Steady | 19 | 12 | 75 | NR | Burch Smith | Luarbert Arias, George Soriano | ||||||||||||||
Team | Primary Closer | Next in Line | Holds Leagues Options | Injured List | ||||||||||||||||
Mets | Edwin Díaz | Adam Ottavino | Jake Diekman, Jorge López, Sean Reid-Foley | Brooks Raley, Drew Smith | ||||||||||||||||
Closer Status | SV Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Hold Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Bulk RP (wins) | Minor Leagues | ||||||||||||||
Steady | 1 | 1 | 13 | 42 | Reed Garrett | Bryce Montes de Oca | ||||||||||||||
Team | Primary Closer | Next in Line | Holds Leagues Options | Injured List | ||||||||||||||||
Phillies | José Alvarado | Jeff Hoffman | Gregory Soto, Matt Strahm, Orion Kerkering | |||||||||||||||||
Closer Status | SV Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Hold Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Bulk RP (wins) | Minor Leagues | ||||||||||||||
Committee | 23 | 28 | 2 | 33 | Spencer Turnbull | Michael Mercado, Griff McGarry | ||||||||||||||
Team | Primary Closer | Next in Line | Holds Leagues Options | Injured List | ||||||||||||||||
Nationals | Kyle Finnegan | Hunter Harvey | Dylan Floro, Derek Law, Robert Garcia | |||||||||||||||||
Closer Status | SV Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Hold Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Bulk RP (wins) | Minor Leagues | ||||||||||||||
Steady | 25 | 66 | 3 | 32 | Tanner Rainey | Amos Willingham | ||||||||||||||
NL CENTRAL | ||||||||||||||||||||
Team | Primary Closer | Next in Line | Holds Leagues Options | Injured List | ||||||||||||||||
Cubs | Héctor Neris | Mark Leiter Jr. | Adbert Alzolay, Ben Brown, Richard Lovelady | Julian Merryweather, Drew Smyly, Yency Almonte | ||||||||||||||||
Closer Status | SV Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Hold Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Bulk RP (wins) | Minor Leagues | ||||||||||||||
Shaky | 29 | 83 | 38 | 77 | Colten Brewer, Keegan Thompson | Luke Little | ||||||||||||||
Team | Primary Closer | Next in Line | Holds Leagues Options | Injured List | ||||||||||||||||
Reds | Alexis Díaz | Fernando Cruz | Lucas Sims, Emilio Pagán, Justin Wilson | Ian Gibaut, Sam Moll, Alex Young, Tejay Antone | ||||||||||||||||
Closer Status | SV Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Hold Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Bulk RP (wins) | Minor Leagues | ||||||||||||||
Steady | 20 | 27 | 8 | 37 | Nick Marinez | Tony Santillan, Zach Maxwell | ||||||||||||||
Team | Primary Closer | Next in Line | Holds Leagues Options | Injured List | ||||||||||||||||
Brewers | Trevor Megill | Joel Payamps | Hoby Milner, Elvis Peguero, Bryan Hudson | Devin Williams, Taylor Clarke | ||||||||||||||||
Closer Status | SV Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Hold Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Bulk RP (wins) | Minor Leagues | ||||||||||||||
Committee | 21 | 26 | 68 | 72 | Jared Koenig | J.B. Bukauskas, Harold Chirino, Abner Uribe | ||||||||||||||
Team | Primary Closer | Next in Line | Holds Leagues Options | Injured List | ||||||||||||||||
Pirates | David Bednar | Aroldis Chapman | Hunter Stratton, Colin Holderman, Josh Fleming | Carmen Mlodzinski, Ryan Borucki | ||||||||||||||||
Closer Status | SV Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Hold Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Bulk RP (wins) | Minor Leagues | ||||||||||||||
Steady | 9 | 13 | 37 | 51 | Luis L. Ortiz | Kyle Nicolas, Ryder Ryan | ||||||||||||||
Team | Primary Closer | Next in Line | Holds Leagues Options | Injured List | ||||||||||||||||
Cardinals | Ryan Helsley | JoJo Romero | Andrew Kittredge, Ryan Fernandez, Nick Robertson | Keynan Middleton, Giovanny Gallegos | ||||||||||||||||
Closer Status | SV Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Hold Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Bulk RP (wins) | Minor Leagues | ||||||||||||||
Steady | 3 | 3 | 16 | 39 | Kyle Leahy | Ryan Loutos, Andre Pallante | ||||||||||||||
NL WEST | ||||||||||||||||||||
Team | Primary Closer | Next in Line | Holds Leagues Options | Injured List | ||||||||||||||||
Diamondbacks | Paul Sewald | Kevin Ginkel | Bryce Jarvis, Joe Mantiply, Ryan Thompson | Kyle Nelson, Miguel Castro | ||||||||||||||||
Closer Status | SV Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Hold Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Bulk RP (wins) | Minor Leagues | ||||||||||||||
Steady | 16 | NR | 20 | 20 | Logan Allen | Andrew Saalfrank | ||||||||||||||
Team | Primary Closer | Next in Line | Holds Leagues Options | Injured List | ||||||||||||||||
Rockies | Justin Lawrence | Jalen Beeks | Victor Vodnik, Nick Mears, Jake Bird | Daniel Bard | ||||||||||||||||
Closer Status | SV Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Hold Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Bulk RP (wins) | Minor Leagues | ||||||||||||||
Shaky | 30 | NR | NR | NR | Anthony Molina | Gavin Hollowell, Jaden Hill | ||||||||||||||
Team | Primary Closer | Next in Line | Holds Leagues Options | Injured List | ||||||||||||||||
Dodgers | Daniel Hudson | Alex Vesia | J.P. Feyereisen, Blake Treinen, Michael Grove | Brusdar Graterol, Ryan Brasier, Evan Phillips, Joe Kelly | ||||||||||||||||
Closer Status | SV Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Hold Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Bulk RP (wins) | Minor Leagues | ||||||||||||||
Committee | 28 | 56 | 43 | 68 | Ryan Yarbrough | Ronan Kopp | ||||||||||||||
Team | Primary Closer | Next in Line | Holds Leagues Options | Injured List | ||||||||||||||||
Padres | Robert Suarez | Enyel De Los Santos | Wandy Peralta, Yuki Matsui, Stephen Kolek | Luis Patiño | ||||||||||||||||
Closer Status | SV Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Hold Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Bulk RP (wins) | Minor Leagues | ||||||||||||||
Steady | 11 | 14 | 39 | 100 | Jhony Brito | Woo-Suk Go, Jeremiah Estrada | ||||||||||||||
Team | Primary Closer | Next in Line | Holds Leagues Options | Injured List | ||||||||||||||||
Giants | Camilo Doval | Tyler Rogers | Ryan Walker, Taylor Rogers, Erik Miller | |||||||||||||||||
Closer Status | SV Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Hold Rank | SV+HLD Rank | Bulk RP (wins) | Minor Leagues | ||||||||||||||
Steady | 8 | 8 | 28 | 61 | Randy Rodríguez | Reggie Crawford |
Green = long/bulk reliever expected to pitch after the starter |
Yellow = reliever pitched the previous day or twice in three days |
Orange = reliever pitched an excessive amount the previous day, and potentially off |
Red = reliever has pitched back-to-back days and likely is off |
Also, if you're looking for a detailed list or ranking of RPs, check out Rick Graham's weekly pieces:
The Hold Up: Ranking the Top 100 Relievers for Holds Every Thursday
Closing Time: Ranking the Top 30 Closers
Top 100 Relievers for Save+Hold Leagues