Year: 2011

  • San Diego Padres, Chad Qualls up, Luke Gregerson down

    San Diego Padres- After a rough patch that saw him fall out of the 8th inning role, Chad Qualls has re-established himself as the primary set-up man for Heath Bell.  Hierarchy change: Chad Qualls to Set-up, Luke Gregerson to 2nd in line.   Visit our main page for more info.

  • Baltimore Orioles, Jim Johnson in, Kevin Gregg out

    Baltimore Orioles- ALERT!  Jim Johnson picked up the save tonight.  Kevin Gregg was available, having not pitched in three days, so it appears that the Orioles have finally handed the job to the hard-throwing sinkerballer.  Hierarchy change: Jim Johnson to Closer, Kevin Gregg to Set-up.  Visit our main page for more info.

  • Tampa Bay Rays, Kyle Farnsworth, Joel Peralta

    Tampa Bay Rays- Kyle Farnsworth will be out a few days as he recovers from some shoulder soreness.  Joel Peralta picked up the save last night and will close until he gets back.  No hierarchy change.  Visit our main page for more info.

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