Brad Hand gets a vote of confidence after a third straight blown save
August 22, 2019 Cleveland Indians – Despite Brad Hand’s third straight blown save on Wednesday — the latest disappointment of a subpar two-month period (7.32 ERA, 2.03 WHIP) — Terry Francona is not...
View ArticleMarlins could have a new closer in September
August 25, 2019Miami Marlins – The Marlins, who haven’t recorded a save since July 24th, could have a new closer in September. Their opening day starter Jose Urena will likely be used as closer when...
View ArticleA renaissance for Edwin Diaz
August 29, 2019 New York Mets — After a few days off with trapezius tightness, Edwin Diaz returned on Wednesday and struck out the side. Talking him up after the game, Mickey Callaway said Diaz is now...
View ArticleThe struggles continue for Brad Hand
September 5, 2019 Cleveland Indians – Given a four-run lead, Brad Hand gave up a two-run homer, then loaded the bases with one out in the ninth. Nick Wittgren came in to bail him out, but it was Oscar...
View ArticleBrad Hand day-to-day after a negative MRI on his arm
September 12, 2019 Seattle Mariners — No word on what has happened to Matt Magill. On Wednesday, Sam Tuivailala got the first crack at the save with a two-run lead, and when he ran into trouble,...
View ArticleCleveland calls up a fireballing rookie
September 13, 2019 Cleveland Indians – The Indians have called up their top relief prospect, James Karinchak. Karinchak sports a high-90s fastball that he rode to an 81% strikeout rate in the minors...
View ArticleJames Karinchak debuts and keeps racking up strikeouts
September 15, 2019 Cleveland Indians – James Karinchak made his debut yesterday and did not disappoint. He recorded three strikeouts in 1.1 innings of work (although he actually recorded five outs...
View ArticleKenley Jansen is pitching well again for the Dodgers
September 16, 2019 Los Angeles Dodgers – Dave Roberts told Kenley Jansen that he would pitch the eighth inning on Sunday, and Jansen came through with a solid 1-2-3 frame to keep the game tied at 2-2....
View ArticleCarlos Carrasco, Trevor May save the day
September 21, 2019 Cleveland Indians – With Brad Hand still working back from arm fatigue, Cleveland turned to an unlikely player to close out a three-run game last night. Carlos Carrasco, who earlier...
View ArticleCraig Kimbrel stinks again
September 22, 2019 Chicago Cubs — Two days after he came of the IL and gave up a go-ahead homer in the 10th inning, Craig Kimbrel had a chance to redeem himself and close out a one-run victory....
View Article2020 AL Central Preview
February 24, 2020 Chicago White Sox – The White Sox bring back closer Alex Colome and set-up man Aaron Bummer, who are both coming off great seasons in 2019. They also signed veteran Steve Cishek and...
View ArticleNick Burdi earns first save after Kyle Crick lands on IL
July 29, 2020 Pittsburgh Pirates – Pittsburgh placed Kyle Crick on the 10-day IL on Tuesday, which paved the way for Nick Burdi to record his first career save that night. Burdi will be the favorite...
View ArticleDaniel Hudson gathers first save of 2020, with perhaps more to come
July 31, 2020 Washington Nationals – Despite throwing 21 pitches over 1.2 innings Wednesday, Daniel Hudson was called on to save things for the Nationals Thursday night, even though Sean Doolittle was...
View ArticleOliver Drake placed on IL; Seth Lugo is the Mets stopper going forward
August 10, 2020 Tampa Bay Rays – Oliver Drake was placed on the IL with biceps tendinitis, leaving Nick Anderson as the likely first choice for saves in Tampa. Jose Alvarado returns from the paternity...
View ArticleDavid Robertson unlikely to pitch in 2020
August 29, 2020 Philadelphia Phillies — Tommy Hunter has surpassed Adam Morgan in the Phillies’ bullpen, and is neck and neck with Hector Neris at this point. The Phillies also got some bad news today...
View ArticleAfter Diaz injury, is it gonna be May in New York?
May 3, 2021 New York Mets – Edwin Diaz gave up the game-tying home run, and then didn’t, but had to come out of the game before throwing another pitch due to a sore back. He’s being reevaluated today,...
View ArticleJeffrey Springs grabs a Tampa save with Diego Castillo out
May 6, 2021 Tampa Bay Rays — Tampa had an immediate save chance in the wake of Diego Castillo’s groin injury, and it went to Jeffrey Springs. Springs got the first shot, but the next one could easily...
View ArticleJames Karinchak grabs a save for Cleveland
May 19, 2021 Cleveland Indians — James Karinchak pitched for the first time in six days on Tuesday, picking up his fourth save of the year. There was no indication postgame from Terry Francona that...
View ArticleJames Karinchak with a second save in two days
May 20, 2021 Cleveland Indians — Make it two straight saves for James Karinchak, this one coming after Emmanuel Clase pitched the eighth. After the game, Terry Francona said that he was playing...
View ArticlePaul Fry in line for more save chances in Baltimore
May 26, 2021 Baltimore Orioles – Cesar Valdez got roughed up on Monday, giving up three runs to blow the save. Valdez’s ERA has grown from 1.23 to 3.93 over his last five outings. Brandon Hyde said on...
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