Year: 2015
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John Axford gets the first post-Ottavino save chance for Colorado
April 28, 2015 Colorado Rockies — As we told you last night, John Axford was first in line to get a save opportunity with Adam Ottavino headed to the disabled list. Rafael Betancourt could also get some chances, but if you must ride with a Rockies closer, the Ax Man is the choice. And we’re sorry.…
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John Axford likely to close for Rockies with Adam Ottavino on DL
April 27, 2015 Colorado Rockies — Adam Ottavino has been placed on the 15-day DL with right triceps inflammation. Expect John Axford to get the most save chances in the short term. Updated hierarchy: Axford | Betancourt | Logan.
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Tyler Clippard blows a save; Keone Kela ascends
April 27, 2015 Oakland A’s — Oakland’s bullpen has been struggling lately, turning Evan Scribner into an eighth-inning fixture, and leading Bob Melvin to give Ryan Cook the seventh-inning role in his season debut. Cook pitched well, but Tyler Clippard blew the save. Clippard has enough good will built up, though, that he’s not on the Hot Seat…
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Dodgers’ closer committee changes, Seth Maness records save
April 26, 2015 Los Angeles Dodgers — Joel Peralta is experiencing “dead arm” and could be headed to the DL. Peralta was the head of the Dodgers’ closer committee; it looks like Yimi Garcia could take his place while the Dodgers wait for Kenley Jansen to get back. Chris Hatcher pitched the 9th protecting a four run lead on Saturday,…
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Joel Peralta injured, Yimi Garcia should see save chances for Dodgers
April 25, 2015 Los Angeles Dodgers — Joel Peralta is experiencing “dead arm” and could be headed to the DL. Peralta was the head of the Dodgers’ closer committee; it looks like Yimi Garcia could take his place while the Dodgers wait for Kenley Jansen to get back. Pedro Baez and Chris Hatcher could still get looks as well.…