Welcome back to the Baltimore hierarchy, Cole Sulser
June 2, 2021 Baltimore Orioles – The Orioles snapped their 14-game losing streak on Tuesday, but with Paul Fry unavailable, Cole Sulser pitched the ninth to earn his first save of the season. Sulser...
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June 25, 2021 Cincinnati Reds – With Lucas Sims on the injured list and likely out of action for a month, the Reds turned to Amir Garrett and Tejay Antone, as expected, in the late innings. Neither...
View ArticleTrade Deadline Buy/Sell: American League
July 15, 2021 Special Update (Part 1 of 2 — check back later for the National League) —–Glossary:BUY+: This player has a strong chance (at least 50%) of becoming a closer by the trade deadline.BUY:...
View ArticleDiego Castillo MIA thus far; AJ Minter sent down
July 19, 2021 Cleveland Indians – While James Karinchak and Emmanuel Clase got the day off after pitching in two straight, Bryan Shaw apparently had enough gas to pitch his 3rd straight game; he got...
View ArticleCristian Javier ascending in Houston
July 26, 2021 Cleveland Indians – With 2-3-4 due up for the Rays, the Indians went with James Karinchak in the 8th, leaving the 9th for Emmanuel Clase, who converted for his 12th save. Karinchak...
View ArticleDylan Floro nabs Miami’s first post-deadline save; Hader on COVID IL
August 3, 2021 Philadelphia Phillies – Ranger Suarez, who was closing a few days ago, just got a start for the Phillies, who will transition him to the rotation now that they’ve got Ian Kennedy on...
View ArticleRowan Wick returns for the Cubs
August 11, 2021 Chicago Cubs — The Cubs activated Rowan Wick from the IL prior to the second game of Tuesday’s doubleheader. Wick pitched a perfect seventh inning in that contest with the Cubs...
View ArticleThe Rays bring back another big arm
September 2, 2021 Tampa Bay Rays — David Robertson pitched a perfect eighth in a tied game, his first appearance since April 14, 2019. It’s impossible to say exactly where Robertson will fit into the...
View ArticleGose has a hose!
September 21, 2021 Cleveland Indians – Anthony Gose, who last played in the bigs five years ago as an outfielder, made his return as a relief pitcher, punctuating his appearance with a 100 mph...
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