Year: 2016
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Jake McGee to return this Saturday for the Rockies
June 30, 2016 Colorado Rockies — After two rehab outings, Jake McGee is expected to return from the disabled list on Saturday — but Walt Weiss refused to commit to a set role for the lefthander going forward, calling the Rockies’ bullpen situation “ever-evolving.” If Gigalith hits the hierarchy, don’t say he didn’t warn you. Hierarchy remains: Estevez…
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Alex Colome hits DL, forces Rays into committee
June 29, 2016 Tampa Bay Rays – Alex Colome was placed on the 15-day DL Tuesday with biceps tendinitis. It’s retroactive to June 19, so Colome may not miss much more time, but in his stead, manager Kevin Cash will mix and match in the late innings based on matchups. Xavier Cedeno is the best…
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Alex Colome hits the DL; Xavier Cedeno to close for now
June 28, 2016 Tampa Bay Rays – Alex Colome has been placed on the disabled list with biceps tendinitis. The Rays have not named an official replacement yet, though we feel it’s likely that Xavier Cedeno gets the first crack at closing. Erasmo Ramirez and Danny Farquhar are the other names to consider, but no…
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Jonathan Papelbon on his way back
June 28, 2016 New York Yankees – Aroldis Chapman had a save opportunity snatched away from him by Mother Nature last night – a rain delay in the ninth held him to only nine pitches. When play resumed hours later, Kirby Yates was given the unenviable task of warming up at 2 am to close…
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Cam Bedrosian living up to his potential
June 27, 2016 Los Angeles Angels – He was armed with an overpowering fastball and a good deal of hype, but Cam Bedrosian was still pretty green when he made his debut two years ago — which is understandable given that he was just 22 years old. Now, with two years of major league experience under his…