Year: 2015

  • Jonathan Papelbon traded to Nationals and will close immediately

    July 28, 2015 Washington Nationals — Per Jon Morosi of FOX Sports and the MLB Network, Jonathan Papelbon has officially been traded to the Washington Nationals. This is bad news for Drew Storen owners, as Papelbon said he would only waive his no-trade clause if he was going to continue to close games on the…

  • Mujica, Pomeranz could close in Oakland; Hawkins traded to Toronto

    July 28, 2015 Toronto Blue Jays – The Rockies completed a mega-trade in the wee hours this morning that sent All-Star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki and veteran set-up man LaTroy Hawkins to the Toronto Blue Jays for shortstop Jose Reyes, reliever Miguel Castro, minor leaguers, and cash. While the shortstops will get the headlines this morning,…

  • Edward Mujica, Drew Pomeranz among closer candidates after Tyler Clippard trade

    July 27, 2015 Oakland A’s – Tyler Clippard has been traded to the Mets. As mentioned earlier, we believe Edward Mujica is probably the best bet for saves in Oakland at the moment. Drew Pomeranz could also factor if the A’s continue to reconsider shifting him to the rotation, and one A’s beat writer believes…

  • Aaron Sanchez, Mark Lowe ascending to 8th inning roles

    July 27, 2015 Oakland A’s – Tyler Clippard is likely to be traded soon, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. The Nationals, Mets, and Yankees were listed as possible landing spots; he would not close for any of those teams. The two most likely beneficiaries in the Oakland bullpen are Edward Mujica…

  • Aaron Sanchez returns to bullpen for Blue Jays

    July 26, 2015 Toronto Blue Jays — Aaron Sanchez was activated from the DL on Saturday and immediately inserted into an important spot for the Blue Jays’ bullpen.  He pitched a scoreless 8th in a tie game and ended up getting the win after the Blue Jays took the lead in the top of the 9th.  Roberto Osuna pitched a scoreless…