Year: 2014
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Adam Dunn finally makes Chicago happy
August 6, 2014 Chicago White Sox — Down 15 in the ninth, Robin Ventura summoned the most expensive option he had: Adam “Big Donkey” Dunn. The active leader in striking out couldn’t induce one of his own, but managing to hold a team to one run in an inning deserves a commendation by White Sox standards. Meanwhile, Zach Putnam joined Matt Lindstrom…
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Papelbon placed on waivers; Axford earns a save
August 5, 2014 Philadelphia Phillies — Jonathan Papelbon was placed on waivers Monday and is expected to clear on Wednesday. That will free him up for a trade, though he will only waive his no-trade clause if he can close elsewhere. Those options are few and far between, but if a trade is worked out, Ken…
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Neftali Feliz’s fastball velocity has everyone worried
August 4, 2014 Texas Rangers – Neftali Feliz blew a save on Sunday, his first blown save in four tries since inheriting the closer job. Normally, that would be good enough to establish a little bit of a leash, but Feliz’s peripherals have been pretty brutal in those four outings — he’s struck out only…
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Jake Petricka blows save while Matt Lindstrom works his way back from injury
August 3, 2014 Chicago White Sox — The White Sox had to call on Jake Petricka in the 8th inning last night trying to hold on to a one run lead. He came on with two runners on and got the first man to ground out before giving up a go-ahead two run double. Petricka was…
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Miller debuts for the O’s in big spot while Peralta has impressive outing
August 2, 2014 Baltimore Orioles — One day after trading for Andrew Miller, the Orioles threw their new big lefty reliever out there in the 8th inning to protect a one run lead. He was brought on after a walk to Austin Jackson put the tying run on base and two lefties were due up next. Miller…