Year: 2013
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Stalking the rare Houston save, with Chia-Jen Lo
August 14, 2013 Houston Astros — One challenge in figuring out the Houston bullpen is that they win so very rarely — last night’s victory was but their second in August and fifth in over a month. This time, it was Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia-Jen Lo who got the call for the save, although he was inches away from losing…
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A day off for Mariano, another night on for Aroldis
August 13, 2013 New York Yankees — As we suspected, Mo Rivera got a night off on Monday, and although David Robertson didn’t make it easy — surrendering three baserunners and allowing an inherited run to score — he ultimately picked up his first save of the season. No hierarchy change. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd…
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Kevin Siegrist is finally getting some big innings
August 12, 2013 St. Louis Cardinals – We’ve extolled the virtues of Kevin Siegrist in this space before, and finally, the young lefty is getting some love. On Sunday, he pitched the 7th inning and earned his fifth hold of the season, three of which have come this week in similar circumstances. The 24-year old…
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Nate Jones racking up Ks, David Hernandez sent down
August 11, 2013 Chicago White Sox – Nate Jones got the last two outs of the 7th and the first two outs of the 8th all via the strikeout on Saturday night. He has 68 ks in 59 innings this season while Matt Lindstrom only has 32 ks against 22 walks. Hierarchy change: Nate Jones…
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Dane De La Rosa to close while Frieri figures it out
August 11, 2013 Los Angeles Angels – Dane De La Rosa would have gotten the call again last night if there was a save opportunity. Ernesto Frieri pitched with the Angels up 5 on Saturday and will continue to pitch in low leverage situations until he can get back on track. Hierarchy change: Dane De…