Category: atlanta braves
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Hansel Robles records another save while the AL Wild Card chase could result in extra save opportunities this season
October 3, 2021 Boston Red Sox — The Red Sox went to Adam Ottavino again in the 8th inning and he struggled. Ottavino was trying to protect a one-run lead but he was pulled after allowing a double and a pair of walks while only recording one out. After the Red Sox scored four runs…
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David Ross calls Rowan Wick, Codi Heuer top options for saves in Chicago
September 17, 2021 Chicago Cubs – Manager David Ross said Rowan Wick and Codi Heuer are Chicago’s best closer options. “I’m comfortable with either one of those guys in the ninth,” Ross said. We’ll leave Wick atop the hierarchy and slide Heuer up accordingly. We also reserve the right to add an asterisk if Wick starts…
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Zack Britton has the inside track in the Bronx (or, tonight, Iowa)
August 12, 2021 New York Yankees — For the third time since Aroldis Chapman’s injury, Zack Britton got the ninth inning for the Yankees, protecting a three-run lead for his first save of the season. The Yankees will likely continue to treat this as a committee, but it looks like the experienced Britton will get…
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Mychal Givens getting opportunities in Cincinnati
August 9, 2021 Seattle Mariners – Drew Steckenrider returned to action after a long stretch without much action, earning a 2-inning save against the Yankees. That’s all we needed to see to get him back on the hierarchy. Updated hierarchy: *Castillo | Sewald | Steckenrider.* = closer-by-committee Cincinnati Reds – Mychal Givens got his second…
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Diego Castillo MIA thus far; AJ Minter sent down
July 19, 2021 Cleveland Indians – While James Karinchak and Emmanuel Clase got the day off after pitching in two straight, Bryan Shaw apparently had enough gas to pitch his 3rd straight game; he got the 9th inning and picked up the save. Hierarchy remains: Karinchak | Clase | Shaw. New York Mets – After…