Year: 2013
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David Carpenter pitching well for Braves
September 15, 2013 Atlanta Braves — One night after Jordan Walden blew an 8th inning lead, the Braves went to David Carpenter ahead of Craig Kimbrel. Jordan Walden has been battling injuries while David Carpenter lowered his ERA to 1.95 with last night’s outing. Hierarchy change: David Carpenter to Set-up, Jordan Walden to 2nd in line.…
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Sean Doolittle picks up save, Jason Grilli struggling
September 14, 2013 Oakland A’s – Ryan Cook came on with 2 outs in the 8th inning last night and proceeded to give up a walk and two hits while recording no outs. Sean Doolittle got the last out of the 8th and stayed on for the 9th to pick up his 2nd save of…
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Brian Wilson continues to be effective since his return
September 13, 2013 Los Angeles Dodgers – Six days ago, Brian Wilson allowed a walk, a stolen base, and a single in the 10th inning of a tied game against the Reds, counting for the only run he’s allowed since returning to the big leagues. Last night, Wilson was on the better end of it,…
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Josh Zeid, David Hernandez rising
September 12, 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates – Kyle Farnsworth picked up his first save of the season on Wednesday, on a night when Mark Melancon and Jason Grilli were unavailable. Farnsworth would have been far from our first choice, as the 37-year-old righty was out of a job just a few weeks ago. But his usage…
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More injuries in the Bronx
September 11, 2013 New York Yankees — David Robertson could return from his right shoulder tendinitis within the next few days, but it might be a few days longer for Boone Logan, who needed a cortisone shot in his left elbow over the weekend. Without their top set-up guys, New York is relying on Shawn Kelley and Adam…