Category: Baltimore Orioles
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Cesar Valdez might be closing, and he’s probably available in your league
September 21, 2020 Baltimore Orioles – Cesar Valdez picked up his second save of the season on Sunday, pitching after Hunter Harvey threw a scoreless 1.1 innings. With only six Orioles games remaining, they could spread whatever remaining opportunities they have around, or they could run with Valdez, a 35-year-old who throws absolute junk and,…
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Yimi Garcia gets an unexpected save; Kevin Ginkel demoted in Arizona
September 12, 2020 Miami Marlins — In the nightcap of a doubleheader, the Marlins used Brad Boxberger and Brandon Kintzler as setup men . . . and Yimi Garcia to close out the game. After the game, Don Mattingly explained that Kintzler had a fingernail issue that presumably kept him from sending the closer back out…
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Nick Anderson is back and saving games again
September 5, 2020 Los Angeles Angels — Ty Buttrey came on in the easiest kind of save opportunity — a three-run lead in the ninth — but he put three of the four batters he faced on base, and all eventually scored. Back-to-back outings allowing three earned runs have inflated his ERA to 5.68, and…
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New closers in Arizona, Seattle, and Baltimore after deadline deals
September 1, 2020 Philadelphia Phillies – The Phillies added David Phelps early Monday, giving them another solid late-inning arm. Look for Phelps to help bridge the gap to Brandon Workman. Updated hierarchy: Workman | Neris | Phelps. Milwaukee Brewers – With David Phelps lost to trade, look for lefty Alex Claudio to get a few…
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Cole Sulser demoted; Orioles to mix and match in the ninth inning
August 31, 2020 Baltimore Orioles – Brandon Hyde indicated Monday that he wants to give Cole Sulser some lower-leverage outings after his recent struggles. Hyde said he plans to mix and match in the ninth inning. We expect Miguel Castro, Hunter Harvey and Tanner Scott to contend for saves. Updated hierarchy: *Castro | Harvey |…