Year: 2016
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Rosenthal out as closer, Ryan Dull putting up historic numbers
June 26, 2016 St. Louis Cardinals — Mike Matheny confirmed yesterday that Trevor Rosenthal will no longer be the team’s closer. He also said that he would use a three-pitcher committee instead of naming one closer. We still like Seung Hwan Oh the best but Matheny said that he would rotate through Oh, Siegrist and Broxton based on availability…
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Seung Hwan Oh has the best shot at closing in St. Louis
June 25, 2016 St. Louis Cardinals — As we warned you this morning, struggling Trevor Rosenthal was removed from the closer role. Mike Matheny wouldn’t commit to just one option going forward, we have to believe that Seung Hwan Oh has the best chance to grab the job, finally taking his role as the “Final Boss”…
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Trevor Rosenthal on the verge of being demoted
June 25, 2016 Texas Rangers – In a bit of a surprise, it was Jake Diekman who was brought in to protect a 3 run lead instead of Sam Dyson. Diekman couldn’t convert the save, and was pulled after getting 2 outs. Matt Bush replaced him and immediately gave up the a home run to…
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Arodys Vizcaino, Sean Doolittle among possible trade candidates
June 24, 2016 Oakland A’s – Former (or sometimes) closer Sean Doolittle picked up his fourth save of the season Thursday night. Regular closer Ryan Madson, meanwhile, pitched the eighth inning. It appears manager Bob Melvin was playing matchups, as Madson was asked to mow down Mike Trout, Albert Pujols and C.J. Cron. He retired…
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Raisel Iglesias enters Reds’ bullpen upon return from shoulder injury
June 23, 2016 Cincinnati Reds — Things are getting interesting in the Reds’ bullpen. J.J. Hoover was recalled, and Raisel Iglesias returned from a shoulder injury and entered the bullpen. Although Bryan Price said that he wants to start Iglesias off with some “soft landings,” if the team decides to keep him in relief, he could be…