Year: 2014
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Jonathan Papelbon crotch grab earns him a 7-game suspension
September 15, 2014 Philadelphia Phillies — Jonathan Papelbon’s homage to Michael Jackson has earned him a seven-game suspension, starting tonight in San Diego. Ken Giles is the man to own in the Philly pen for the next week — and perhaps thereafter. The Phillies have tired of Papelbon’s antics, issuing a statement that oozes with contempt, and the team is well aware that…
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Drew Storen now The Man in Washington
September 15, 2014 Washington Nationals – Sunday’s scoreless ninth marked four straight saves (and 16 straight scoreless appearances) for Drew Storen, which is enough for him to shake his asterisk for the time being. Given the righty’s recent dominance, it’s unlikely that Rafael Soriano reclaims his job. Hierarchy remains: Storen | Clippard | Soriano. Tampa…
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Cotts and Neshek record saves
September 14, 2014 Texas Rangers – The Rangers gave Neftali Feliz the night off after pitching two days in a row and Neal Cotts picked up his first save of the season. Despite his recent struggles (and his 9 losses on the season), it looks like Cotts will get the first shot at saves when…
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Sean Doolittle off DL, Uehara and Holland return
September 13, 2014 Oakland A’s – Closer Sean Doolittle returned from the DL yesterday. Manager Bob Melvin said that everyone will return to their normal roles so it sounds like Doolittle will resume closing games immediately. Updated hierarchy: Doolittle | O’Flaherty | Cook. Boston Red Sox — Edward Mujica recorded another save on Friday night. Meanwhile, Koji Uehara returned…
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Sean Doolittle returns from the DL and should close right away
September 12, 2014 Oakland A’s – As expected, the A’s have activated Sean Doolittle from the disabled list. Given the problems they’ve had in the late innings lately, it’s likely that Doolittle resumes closing immediately. Updated hierarchy: Doolittle | O’Flaherty | Cook.