Year: 2014
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Red Sox stick with Koji Uehara at closer
October 30, 2014 Boston Red Sox — Boston gave Koji Uehara a huge raise after the World Series, committing to their All-Star closer with a two-year, $18 million contract that will take him through his age-41 season. Updated hierarchy: Uehara | Mujica | Tazawa.
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K-Rod moves into 10th on all-time saves list
September 28, 2014 Milwaukee Brewers – Francisco Rodriguez pitched a scoreless 9th inning for his 44th save of the season. It was also K-Rod’s 348th career save, which moves him into 10th place all-time. Hierarchy remains: Rodriguez | Broxton | Smith. Chicago White Sox — Javy Guerra picked up his first save of the season last night.…
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Papelbon appears in Philly for first time since suspension
September 27, 2014 Philadelphia Phillies — Jonathan Papelbon made his first appearance in Philadelphia since he was suspended for making a lewd gesture after blowing a save a few weeks ago. As you would expect, fans booed Papelbon when he was announced for the 9th inning, but he was still able to pick up his 39th save…
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David Robertson not helping his cause for 2015
September 26, 2014 New York Yankees – So it turns out that baseball is totally rigged, and last night, David Robertson owners were the victims. Robertson’s role in “Yeah Jeets!: The Musical” was to ensure that Derek Jeter got a final at-bat, which meant a brutal blown save that included two home runs. In all seriousness, the Yankee brass should…
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Benoit back as closer; two AL East relievers grab vulture saves
September 25, 2014 San Diego Padres — For the first time in nearly a month, Joaquin Benoit picked up a save thanks to a perfect ninth inning. He lowered his ERA to 1.52 and has picked up a save in seven of his last eight outings. While veteran Vulture Save Watch resident Kevin Quackenbush may get Thursday’s…