Category: Baltimore Orioles
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Jim Johnson grabs a save and Ty Buttrey won’t pitch again this year
September 27, 2018 Los Angeles Angels — Jim Johnson, who had given up nine hits in his last two appearances, was Mike Scioscia’s first choice to pitch the ninth inning in a save situation on Wednesday night. And although it’s no longer 2013, Johnson made it work. After the game, we learned that Ty Buttrey…
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Ty Buttrey now atop Angels hierarchy; Keone Kela shut down
September 17, 2018 Baltimore Orioles – Paul Fry got the final five outs of Sunday’s game — four by strikeout — to pick up his first save of the year. He entered with the Orioles up by 3 in the 8th, then stayed on after their extended their lead. Mychal Givens continues to be the…
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Dakota Hudson rising in the St. Louis bullpen
August 2, 2018 Cleveland Indians — The Indians have two legitimate closers at the moment, with a third (Andrew Miller) about to return after consecutive scoreless outings for the Columbus Clippers. Wednesday it was Brad Hand with the five-out save. Hierarchy remains: *Allen | Hand | Cimber. * = closer-by-committee St. Louis Cardinals — 23-year-old…
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Anthony Swarzak nabs another save; Brad Brach traded to Braves
July 30, 2018 Cincinnati Reds – Veteran David Hernandez has been quietly putting together his best season ever, and could potentially be on the move today or tomorrow. Yesterday, he struck out three hitters in a scoreless inning, and while we can’t picture him closing for any contenders, a better squad could mean more holds…
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Brad Brach traded to Braves
July 29, 2018 Baltimore Orioles — The Orioles traded Brad Brach to the Braves on Sunday. Mychal Givens is the most likely choice to close for the Orioles, but we’ll monitor how Buck Showalter manages the late innings with Brach gone. Updated hierarchy: Givens | Fry | Wright Jr. Atlanta Braves – A.J. Minter has…