June 7, 2014
New York Yankees — Protecting a 2 run lead in the 8th inning, the Yankees called on Dellin Betances. He pitched a clean inning, with 2 ks, and picked up his 8th hold of the season. Betances now has a ridiculous 61 ks in 36 innings this season and is turning into a dominant set-up man for the Yankees.
Updated Hierarchy: Robertson | Betances | Warren.
Chicago Cubs – Hector Rondon was back in action yesterday, after getting the day off Thursday. Unfortunately for Cubs fans and Rondon’s fantasy owners, he blew the save, giving up 3 runs in the 9th inning. Neil Ramirez struck out the only two batters he faced in the 8th inning. We don’t think Rondon is in danger of losing his job just yet, but if has a few more outings like last night, the Cubs might have to give Ramirez a shot.
Hierarchy remains: Rondon | Ramirez | Strop.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Neil Ramirez, Chicago Cubs – Hector Rondon threw 32 pitches yesterday while blowing the save and has also pitched in 3 of the last 4 days.
2. Adam Warren, New York Yankees – Robertson and Betances have both pitched 2 days in a row and 3 of the last 4.