Year: 2017
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Blake Parker finally getting looks in the 9th
August 29, 2017 Los Angeles Angels – The Angels are still on an every-other-day diet in regards to Cam Bedrosian, and the last two save opportunities (yesterday and Saturday) have come when their hard-throwing righty had been used the day before. Both times, Blake Parker converted the save, a decision that has been lauded by…
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Jake McGee could supplant Greg Holland soon
August 28, 2017 Baltimore Orioles – Zach Britton’s knee felt OK on Sunday morning, but the Orioles are still being cautious with their closer, and gave him another day off to ensure he’s back to normal. Brad Brach closed out Sunday’s game in his absence. Hierarchy remains: Britton | Brach | Givens. Colorado Rockies –…
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Greg Holland’s struggles continue, Blake Parker records save
August 27, 2017 Colorado Rockies — Greg Holland entered the ninth inning last night trying to protect a three run lead. He recorded only one out, while giving up a two runs on three hits. Jake McGee replaced Holland and got a double play to end the game. Holland’s month of August has been atrocious. His…
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Jeurys Familia returns, Alex Wilson only pitcher suspended
August 26, 2017 New York Mets — The Mets got Jeurys Familia back on Friday, and although Terry Collins mentioned that he wanted to get Familia in the game on Friday, he ended up using Blevins for the last out in the eighth and then A.J. Ramos for the save. Ramos gave up a run…