Year: 2015
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J.J. Hoover takes over 8th inning for Reds; Betancourt to the DL
June 9, 2015 Cincinnati Reds – J.J. Hoover has been anointed as the Reds’ new 8th-inning man. The flame-throwing righty now has a 1.93 ERA and a sub-1.00 WHIP. He picked up his second hold of the season last night setting up Aroldis Chapman. Expect Hoover to continue to get the 8th inning as long…
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Jason Motte picks up save; Brad Boxberger dealing with soreness
June 8, 2015 Texas Rangers – Ross Ohlendorf was placed on the disabled list on Sunday with a strained groin. Tanner Scheppers has been receiving some high leverage opportunities since his return from the minors and will likely continue to get holds in Texas. Updated hierarchy: Tolleson | Kela | Scheppers. Cincinnati Reds – The…
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Mariners finally replace Rodney, Pedro Strop picks up save
June 7, 2015 Seattle Mariners — Carson Smith, who received a standing ovation as he entered the game, pitched a perfect 9th on Saturday night to record his first career save. Manager Lloyd McClendon finally admitted that Rodney would get some time off from closing to clean up some things. It looks like it will be a closer-by-committee with Mark Lowe…
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Rodney out as closer for Mariners, Carson Smith records save
June 7, 2015 Seattle Mariners — Carson Smith pitched a perfect 9th on Saturday night to record his first career save. Manager Lloyd McClendon said recently that he didn’t have any alternatives to Rodney, but finally admitted that Rodney would get some time off from closing to clean up some things. It looks like it will be a closer-by-committee with…
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Weekly Hot Seat Update: June 6, 2015
This week, we’ll take a deep dive into the bullpens behind Fernando Rodney and Hector Rondon — the two closers most likely to be out of a job by this time next week. Seattle Mariners – At post time Saturday evening, Fernando Rodney is still the closer in Seattle. We’re not sure how many of…