Analysis: Life has been run-free for Franklin lately, who hasn't allowed an earned run in 11 appearances. There's no doubt he's been one of fantasy's most reliable closers and should be considered one of the most valuable preseason pickups considering the Cardinals' uncertain closer situation during Spring Training.

Cardinals | Franklin picks up save Saturday

R.B. Fallstrom, of The Associated Press, reports St. Louis Cardinals RP Ryan Franklin pitched a scoreless ninth inning Saturday, June 27, according to pick up his 18th save of the season.

Cardinals closer Ryan Franklin picked up his 18th save Saturday

News: Cardinals closer Ryan Franklin picked up his 18th save Saturday against Minnesota. He pitched a scoreless inning of relief in a 5-3 win. [...]

Franklin delivered a clean ninth inning against Minnesota on

Franklin delivered a clean ninth inning against Minnesota on Saturday for his 18th save of the season. [...]

Todd Wellemeyer was shelled for three earned runs on four hits

Todd Wellemeyer was shelled for three earned runs on four hits and four walks with two K's in 2 1/3 frames vs the Twins in a no-decision on Saturday.

Analysis: Life has been run-free for Franklin lately, who hasn't allowed an earned run in 11 appearances. There's no doubt he's been one of fantasy's most reliable closers and should be considered one of the most valuable preseason pickups considering the Cardinals' uncertain closer situation during Spring Training.

Ryan Franklin retired the side in the ninth inning to pick up

Ryan Franklin retired the side in the ninth inning to pick up his 18th save on Saturday.

Analysis: Life has been run-free for Franklin lately, who hasn't allowed an earned run in 11 appearances. There's no doubt he's been one of fantasy's most reliable closers and should be considered one of the most valuable preseason pickups considering the Cardinals' uncertain closer situation during Spring Training.

Cardinals RP Ryan Franklin took the hill Friday against the

News: Cardinals RP Ryan Franklin took the hill Friday against the Twins during a non-save situation. He entered in the ninth with St. Louis trailing 3-1. He retired all three hitters he faced and lowered his ERA to 0.96. [...]

Cardinals | Franklin picks up save Saturday

John Marshall, of The Associated Press, reports St. Louis Cardinals RP Ryan Franklin pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings Saturday, June 20, to pick up his 17th save of the season.

Cardinals closer Ryan Franklin came on to pitch in the 8th inning

News: Cardinals closer Ryan Franklin came on to pitch in the 8th inning in Saturday's win over the Royals. When Franklin entered with two outs, the score was 3-1 and it was very much a save situation. After the top of the ninth, however, the score was 7-1. Still, Franklin earned the save, his 17th of the year. He went 1 1/3 innings and gave up two hits and struck out one. His ERA is 1.00 on the year. [...]

The final score -- 7-1 -- might raise an eyebrow as to how Franklin

The final score -- 7-1 -- might raise an eyebrow as to how Franklin was credited with a save. He entered the game in the eighth inning, when the Cards held a 3-1 lead. After recording an out, St. Louis scored four runs in the ninth to blow the game open and ensure that Franklin could record his eighth straight save.

Franklin threw a perfect ninth against the Tigers Wednesday

Franklin threw a perfect ninth against the Tigers Wednesday to pick up his 16th save of the season. [...]

Cardinals closer Ryan Franklin notched his 16th save on Wednesday

News: Cardinals closer Ryan Franklin notched his 16th save on Wednesday in a win over the Tigers. Franklin pitched a perfect ninth inning with one strikeout to get the save. His ERA is at 1.05 on the year. [...]

Franklin, who has converted 16 of 17 save opportunities this

Franklin, who has converted 16 of 17 save opportunities this season, has been lights out over his last eight appearances, notching six saves and firing 8 2/3 scoreless innings to lower his ERA to a minuscule 1.05.

Cardinals | Franklin tallies save Wednesday

The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals RP Ryan Franklin picked up his 16th save in 17 chances Wednesday, June 17.

Franklin nails down 15th save

Ryan Franklin nailed down his 15th save of the season in Saturday's 3-1 win at Cleveland, as he allowed two hits with one strikeout over a scoreless inning.

Our View: Franklin is a perfect 3-for-3 on save chances in June, and has not allowed a run over his last seven appearances. He should remain active in fantasy lineups.

Cardinals | Franklin picks up save Saturday

The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals RP Ryan Franklin pitched a scoreless ninth inning Saturday, June 13, to pick up his 15th save of the season.

Cardinals closer Ryan Franklin allowed two hits in the ninth

News: Cardinals closer Ryan Franklin allowed two hits in the ninth inning against the Indians on Saturday but stopped the bleeding to notch his 15th save. He struck out one and his ERA is 1.09. [...]

Franklin has allowed five baserunners over his last two outings,

Franklin has allowed five baserunners over his last two outings, suggesting that he may not sustain his minuscule 1.09 ERA for much longer. Still, the veteran righty has a firm hold on the closer role, and it's likely he'll continue to be a fine source of saves for owners.

Franklin nails down 14th save

Ryan Franklin nailed down his 14th save of the season in Thursday's 6-5 win at Florida. He allowed three hits over 1.2 innings, with no walks and one strikeout.

Our View: Franklin has only blown one save opportunity so far, and is 2-for-2 so far in June. He has not allowed an earned run over his last six appearances, and shall remain penciled into fantasy lineups.

Ryan Franklin recorded his 14th save Thursday afternoon by going

News: Ryan Franklin recorded his 14th save Thursday afternoon by going 1 2/3 innings at the Marlins. He allowed three hits in the outing, but did not allow a run for the sixth straight outing. [...]

Cardinals | Franklin earns save Thursday

The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals RP Ryan Franklin earned his 14th save of the year Thursday, June 11, by pitching 1 2/3 innings.

Cardinals closer Ryan Franklin came on in a non-save situation

News: Cardinals closer Ryan Franklin came on in a non-save situation on Sunday against the Rockies and pitched a scoreless inning. He didn't allow a hit or record a strikeout or walk in the inning. [...]

Cardinals closer Ryan Franklin, who didn't record a save between

News: Cardinals closer Ryan Franklin, who didn't record a save between May 7 and May 20, recorded his fourth since May 20 against the Reds on Tuesday. He recorded one strikeout in one scoreless inning. The save was his 13th of the season. [...]

Franklin, who fanned one, ended up a run of three appearances

Franklin, who fanned one, ended up a run of three appearances without a punchout. The Cardinals fireman has converted his last four saves and 13 of 14 overall to go along with a filthy 1.29 ERA.