Year: 2016
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Joe Biagini (who?) earns a Blue Jays save over Drew Storen
May 20, 2016 Toronto Blue Jays — Rule 5 pick (and aspiring comedian) Joe Biagini picked up his first career save with a clean eleventh inning against the Twins. Closer Roberto Osuna had pitched two scoreless frames earlier in a tie game. Nowhere to be found was Drew Storen, who has an 8.36 ERA and has pitched in…
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Sam Dyson takes over in Texas
May 19, 2016 Texas Rangers – After an outing that saw his ERA climb to over 9.00, Shawn Tolleson will get some time off from closing. Sam Dyson is the best bet for saves going forward, and Jake Diekman could see chances if the matchups are right. Another player to keep an eye on is Matt…
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Shawn Tolleson demoted, Sam Dyson likely to close for Rangers
May 18, 2016 Texas Rangers – After an outing that saw his ERA climb to over 9, Shawn Tolleson will get some time off from closing. Sam Dyson is the best bet for saves going forward, and Jake Diekman could see chances if the matchups are right. Another player to keep an eye on is…
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Shawn Tolleson on thin ice in Texas
May 18, 2016 Texas Rangers — Shawn Tolleson blew his fourth save of the season on Tuesday, but despite a 9.20 ERA, Jeff Bannister did not want to make a reactionary decision. Tolleson is clearly on the thinnest of ice, however, and Sam Dyson is even closer to taking over the 9th inning for the Rangers.…