Category: Chicago Cubs
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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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Devin Williams picked a weird way to celebrate
September 30, 2021 San Francisco Giants – The Giants are going all-in on Camilo Doval, using him and his 102 mph fastball on back-to-back nights to pick up big saves. The youngest Giant to record a save since Rod Beck, Doval is not just the closer of San Francisco’s future — he may well be…
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Garrett Richards becoming a key cog in the Boston bullpen
September 20, 2021 Boston Red Sox – Garrett Richards has taken well to his bullpen assignment (20.2 IP, 2 ER — though he also allowed 5 unearned in one particularly ugly outing) and the Red Sox have rewarded him with some higher-leverage work. He closed out victories both Saturday and Sunday, with the latter coming…
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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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Adam Morgan, Brandon Bielak pick up saves
September 7, 2021 Chicago Cubs – Rowan Wick got the day off after throwing 2 innings Sunday, so Adam Morgan picked up the save in his stead. We’ll move Morgan up to the handcuff slot. Updated hierarchy: Wick | Morgan | Heuer. Houston Astros – Brandon Bielak pitched the final three innings in a blowout,…