Category: Arizona Diamondbacks
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Josh Zeid, David Hernandez rising
September 12, 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates – Kyle Farnsworth picked up his first save of the season on Wednesday, on a night when Mark Melancon and Jason Grilli were unavailable. Farnsworth would have been far from our first choice, as the 37-year-old righty was out of a job just a few weeks ago. But his usage…
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Kevin Jepsen and J.J. Putz return to the disabled list
August 26, 2013 Los Angeles Angels – The Angels’ struggling bullpen took another blow on Sunday, as Kevin Jepsen underwent appendix surgery and will likely miss the rest of the season. Michael Kohn, who picked up his 6th hold of the season on Saturday, should see more high-leverage innings in Jepsen’s absence. Hierarchy change: Michael…
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Kevin Chapman and JJ Putz record saves, Frieri pitching better
August 19, 2013 Houston Astros — Kevin Chapman got the last two outs on Sunday to pick up the save for the Astros. Chapman is a left- hander who has only pitched a full inning once in his seven appearances since getting called up. He is not a threat to take the job full time but…
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J.J. Putz regaining his form; Manny Parra is on a roll
July 26, 2013 Cincinnati Reds – On June 7, Manny Parra had a 7.71 ERA, a 2.40 WHIP, and seemed to be on the verge of losing his job. But since then, he’s rattled off 18 straight scoreless appearances, turning himself into the go-to lefty in the Cincinnati bullpen. It hasn’t been a fluke —…
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Pedro Strop and Mitchell Boggs are relevant again
July 22, 2013 Chicago Cubs – For a “good time on the mound,” Dale Sveum plans to call on Pedro Strop to be the Cubs’ new closer if Kevin Gregg heads elsewhere this month, as expected. Hierarchy change: Pedro Strop to Set-up, Blake Parker to 2nd in line. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2014 Closer…