Barraclough records save, plus a panda sighting?
April 29, 2018 Miami Marlins — With Brad Ziegler not 100%, the Marlins turned to Kyle Barraclough to protect a three-run lead. Barraclough responded by striking out the side for his first save of the...
View ArticleDoes Ken Giles still have a puncher’s chance of keeping closer’s job?
May 4, 2018 Houston Astros — A save situation presented itself to Astros manager AJ Hinch on Thursday, but this time he used Will Harris with the team leading 5-3 over the Yankees. Harris did not...
View ArticleAndrew Miller still a few days away from returning
May 5, 2018 Cleveland Indians — Andrew Miller needs a little more time before he can return to bolster the beleaguered Indians bullpen. In other good news, Nick Goody’s MRI revealed no structural...
View ArticleKeynan Middleton back from the DL, but it’s Jim Johnson with the save for the...
May 11, 2018 Los Angeles Angels — Keynan Middleton was activated from the disabled list and promptly pitched in the eighth inning for the Angels, picking up the hold ahead of Jim Johnson, who secured...
View ArticleIt’s not always sunny in Philadelphia for Hector Neris
May 12, 2018 Philadelphia Phillies — Tommy Hunter has been excellent since his return from the DL, picking up five holds while bridging the gap to Hector Neris, who has been less than excellent of...
View ArticleIt’s committee time again in Atlanta
May 16, 2018 Atlanta Braves – Arodys Vizcaino allowed two runs in Tuesday’s ninth inning to blow a 2-1 lead for the Braves. After the game, Brian Snitker said that he has a few options for the ninth...
View ArticleLuis Garcia gets save for Phillies while Brad Ziegler keeps giving up runs
May 27, 2018 Philadelphia Phillies – Seranthony Dominguez continued his scoreless streak and also recorded his first win after the Phillies took the lead in the bottom of the eighth. Who got the call...
View ArticleBy god, that’s Joakim Soria’s music!
June 6, 2018 Chicago White Sox – Joakim Soria was the last of four White Sox pitchers to take the mound in the eighth, and after he recorded the final out of the inning, he stayed on for the ninth to...
View ArticleJordan Hicks and Hector Rondon record saves
June 10, 2018 St. Louis Cardinals — Jordan Hicks recorded his first career save yesterday. Hicks and closer Bud Norris had both pitched in back-to-back games, but Norris had it a little tougher with...
View ArticleZach Britton records save while Arodys Vizcaino battles injury
June 24, 2018 Baltimore Orioles — After a rough outing on Friday night, the Orioles sent Zach Britton right back out there in a save situation, and he pitched a scoreless inning for his first save in...
View ArticleVictor Arano, Cody Allen, and a bunch of vulture saves
July 5, 2018 Philadelphia Phillies — 23-year-old rookie Victor Arano didn’t quite convert his first save opportunity (June 18), but he made it through two scoreless innings on Wednesday to become the...
View ArticleKen Giles taking his talents to Chukchansi Park
July 12, 2018 Houston Astros — A few hours after Ken Giles met his manager on the mound with a less-than-friendly salutation, GM Jeff Luhnow greeted Giles with his own F-word: Fresno. Yes, the...
View ArticleTrade Deadline Buy/Sell: American League
July 17, 2018 Special Update (Part 1 of 2 — check back tomorrow for the National League) —– Glossary: BUY+: This player has a strong chance (at least 50%) of becoming a closer by the trade deadline....
View ArticleBrad Hand traded to Indians; Kirby Yates should close for Padres
July 19, 2018 Cleveland Indians — The Indians have traded for lefthander Brad Hand, whom we expect to back up closer Cody Allen and serve as a hedge against his potential departure in free agency....
View ArticleBrandon Morrow hits DL again; Kirby Yates to close after Brad Hand traded
July 20, 2018 Chicago Cubs — As we reported yesterday, Brandon Morrow hit the disabled list again before Thursday’s game. Morrow said the biceps injury is “a new one,” but he doesn’t expect to be out...
View ArticleJeurys Familia won’t be a Met much longer
July 21, 2018 New York Mets — Robert Gsellman picked up a two-inning save against the Yankees on Friday night, as Jeruys Familia was held out of the game because a trade was close to finalized. Oakland...
View ArticlePedro Strop, Brad Hand, and Anthony Swarzak each earn a save
July 26, 2018 Chicago Cubs — Another save opportunity for Pedro Strop moves him to the top of the Cubs’ pecking order. Brandon Morrow is not expected to return anytime soon, so if the Cubs fail to add...
View ArticleCan Cody Allen get on a roll for Cleveland?
July 28, 2018 Cleveland Indians — Cody Allen pitched in the 7th inning of a tie game last night and ended up getting the win. Allen, who faced the 2-3-4 hitters, has been struggling for the past couple...
View ArticleJeremy Jeffress vultures save for Brewers
August 1, 2018 Milwaukee Brewers – After Joakim Soria pitched a clean eighth inning, Jeremy Jeffress closed out a 1-0 win in the ninth to collect his fourth save of the season. Craig Counsell said...
View ArticleDakota Hudson rising in the St. Louis bullpen
August 2, 2018 Cleveland Indians — The Indians have two legitimate closers at the moment, with a third (Andrew Miller) about to return after consecutive scoreless outings for the Columbus Clippers....
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