Category: Baltimore Orioles
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Nathan continues to struggle, Hunter working his way back
June 8, 2014 Detroit Tigers — Joe Nathan continues to struggle as he gave up two runs last night in a non-save opportunity. After the game manager Brad Ausmus reiterated that they need Nathan to be their closer. However, Joba Chamberlain has not given up a run in his past 12 appearances and it’s possible that the…
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Vic Black is lurking in Queens
May 28, 2014 New York Mets — After Jenrry Mejia took to Twitter on Tuesday afternoon and proclaimed he was “very comfortable” with the closer role, Terry Collins tested that resolve with a two-inning, 37-pitch slog against the Pirates. Mejia earned the save and, no doubt, a day off. Vic Black made his return appearance in…
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Grant Balfour on the hottest of Hot Seats
May 23, 2014 Tampa Bay Rays – We’ve mentioned Grant Balfour’s ratios here before, but it truly is incredible to see a pitcher with peripherals this bad continue to get the ball in the 9th inning. After walking two (and getting annoyed with the crowd for booing him) in a blown save on Thursday afternoon,…
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Zach Britton, Jenrry Mejia climb to the top of their committees
May 16, 2014 Baltimore Orioles – Two days after Tommy Hunter blew his second straight save chance, Buck Showalter summoned lefty Zach Britton to get the final three outs of a 2-1 game. Britton needed only 12 pitches to convert, registering his first career save. After the game, Showalter was noncommittal about the closer role going…
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Zach Britton picks up first save, looks like new Orioles closer
May 15, 2014 Baltimore Orioles – Two days after Tommy Hunter blew his second straight save chance, Buck Showalter summoned lefty Zach Britton to get the final three outs of a 2-1 game. Britton needed only 12 pitches to convert, registering his first career save. After the game, Showalter was noncommittal about the closer role going forward, complimenting Britton’s…