Year: 2012
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Peter Moylan picks up a random save
September 10, 2012 Atlanta Braves – Peter Moylan picked up his first save of the season in a 10-inning game on Sunday. Craig Kimbrel and Eric O’Flaherty had already been used earlier on. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated ATL |Kimbrel |O’Flaherty |Durbin |Kimbrel |9/10/12 VULTURE SAVE WATCH 1.…
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Brandon League sharing closer duties in Los Angeles
September 9, 2012 Los Angeles Dodgers – Brandon League on Saturday picked up his second save since joining the Dodgers, pitching a clean 9th inning. League, who altered his delivery after joining Los Angeles, has been pitching spectacularly lately, and is sharing opportunities with Ronald Belisario until Kenley Jansen returns in about two weeks. No…
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Kevin Jepsen pitching well in set-up role
September 8, 2012 Los Angeles Angels – Kevin Jepsen pitched the 8th inning ahead of Ernesto Frieri last night, after Scott Downs was unable to record an out in the 7th. Downs hasn’t been quite as effective as the hard-throwing righty lately, and it’s shown in their usage, as Jepsen has been called on in…
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Joba Chamberlain not being used in high-leverage spots
September 7, 2012 New York Yankees – It was a rough night for the Yankees bullpen, which surrendered four 8th inning runs in a loss to the Orioles. Boone Logan was among the relievers who were touched up, as he gave up a run without recording an out. But the lefty has been getting a…
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Tom Layne picks up another save for San Diego
September 6, 2012 San Diego Padres – Tom Layne picked up his second save of the season on Wednesday, retiring the only batter he faced. Luke Gregerson had pitched to the first three hitters of the inning (allowing the third to reach) and is still the best bet for saves until Huston Street returns. No…