Year: 2017
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Matt Albers blows his first post-Glover chance
June 13, 2017 Washington Nationals – With Koda Glover sidelined, Matt Albers got the last out of the 8th inning and then stuck around to try and close the door in the 9th. But he walked two of the first three hitters he faced, and then allowed a three-run dinger to Tyler Flowers. After the…
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Felipe Rivero making quick work of Pittsburgh’s alleged committee
June 12, 2017 Pittsburgh Pirates – Sunday’s game made two four-out saves in two days for Felipe Rivero. If this is indeed a committee, Rivero is the clear leader, but let’s make him get one more before we remove his asterisk. And don’t panic if Juan Nicasio gets the save tonight (which he may, per…
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Koda Glover placed on DL
June 11, 2017 Washington Nationals – Koda Glover has been placed on the DL with a sore back. Matt Albers has been the best reliever in the Nats bullpen lately, though Shawn Kelley could also get a chance. Updated hierarchy: Albers | Kelley | Romero.
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Glover dealing with back discomfort, Rivero records save
June 11, 2017 Washington Nationals – Koda Glover blew the save last night, but the bigger concern is his back. Glover tweaked his back yesterday before the game, but tried to pitch through the injury. It is unclear if Glover will miss time, but if he does, it could be Matt Albers taking over. Albers…
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Juan Nicasio well-positioned in Pittsburgh; Adam Ottavino returns for the Rockies
June 10, 2017 Pittsburgh Pirates — Hours after officially losing his job, Tony Watson was back in the ninth inning for the Pirates. Granted, they were down five at the time, but he did pitch a clean inning. Clint Hurdle said that he’ll use a committee for saves going forward, but we give Juan Nicasio…