Category: Chicago Cubs
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Craig Kimbrel stinks again
September 22, 2019 Chicago Cubs — Two days after he came of the IL and gave up a go-ahead homer in the 10th inning, Craig Kimbrel had a chance to redeem himself and close out a one-run victory. Instead, the Cardinals homered on his first two pitches of the inning en route to a 9-8…
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Craig Kimbrel returns, takes loss as uneven season continues
September 20, 2019 Chicago Cubs — The Cubs activated Craig Kimbrel Thursday and immediately thrust him into action in a tie game in the 10th inning. He took the loss after allowing a go-ahead home run to Matt Carpenter, who hadn’t homered since Aug. 25. While he might see off days here and there, possibly including…
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Keone Kela likely to take over as Pirates closer
September 18, 2019 Pittsburgh Pirates – As we told you yesterday, authorities arrested Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez on charges of computer pornography – solicitation of a child and providing obscene material to minors. The Pirates were blown out last night, but before the game Clint Hurdle indicated that Keone Kela will be his first option…
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Loads of vulture save options for your playoff weekend
September 14, 2019 San Francisco Giants — Will Smith is still recovering from a back injury, which left last night’s save chance to Shaun Anderson. Anderson converted for his second save on the year, and second in a row. Smith was hoping to return this weekend, but it seems he’ll be out until at least…
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Rowan Wick the top option for Cubs saves
September 6, 2019 Chicago Cubs — There was no save chance Thursday for the Cubs, but if there had been, Craig Kimbrel would not have been available after his second trip to the IL this season. Kimbrel has elbow inflammation, so expect Rowan Wick, Brandon Kintzler and Steve Cishek to compete for saves while he…