Year: 2018
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Josh Fields and Chris Beck collect random saves on a slow night for bullpens
April 24, 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers — As predicted in Monday’s Vulture Save Watch, Kenley Jansen got a night off and Josh Fields collected the save for the Dodgers. Hierarchy remains: Jansen | Fields | Baez. Chicago White Sox — Chris Beck earned a three-inning save, the first of his career, in a 10-4 White…
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Josh Hader impressing; Chris Devenski moves atop the Houston committee
April 23, 2018 Kansas City Royals – Lefty Brian Flynn got a 2-inning hold on Sunday afternoon, pitching the 7th and 8th innings ahead of Kelvin Herrera. It’s unclear to us who would step in for Herrera if he were injured or unavailable, but Flynn’s 3.60 ERA on the season puts him near the front…
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Baltimore moves into committee status; Hector Neris free and clear in Philly
April 21, 2018 St. Louis Cardinals — Okay, we can’t keep pretending that Greg Holland is at the top of this bullpen when he never sniffs a save chance. We’ll adjust when and if he gets a role commensurate with his paycheck, but for now, Bud Norris and his five saves have earned the slot.…
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Ken Giles is hurting, but how badly?
April 20, 2018 Houston Astros — Manager A.J. Hinch revealed before Thursday’s game that Ken Giles has been dealing with back tightness that has “gotten a bit worse.” The tightness was the reason for his absence for the last couple days. Giles said after Thursday’s game that he believes he must have slept wrong, but he’ll be “ready to…