Category: Chicago White Sox
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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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Trevor Gott and Trevor Rosenthal record saves
August 9, 2020 Baltimore Orioles – Miguel Castro recorded his first save of the season yesterday. Cole Sulser picked up the 8th inning hold ahead of him. Don’t read too much into that usage. Sulser pitched the 8th because he needed to get some work in and was warming up when the Orioles were losing. …
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Trevor Rosenthal and Rafael Montero moving on up
August 8, 2020 Kansas City Royals — Trevor Rosenthal continued his career renaissance, picking up his second save in a two-strikeout ninth on Friday. Meanwhile, last year’s closer, Ian Kennedy, has given up at least one run in each of his last four appearances, and is quickly sliding down the bullpen depth chart (and trade…
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Roberto Osuna to get MRI, Craig Kimbrel on the hot seat
August 2, 2020 Houston Astros — Roberto Osuna left yesterday’s game with an injury and is headed back to Houston for an MRI. The Astros also placed Chris Devenski on the IL. Ryan Pressly pitched the 8th inning yesterday and although it wasn’t a great outing and he seemed to be dealing with a figure…
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Kirby’s not in dream land anymore
August 1, 2020 San Diego Padres — Kirby Yates is on the hot seat after a wild ninth inning that saw him nearly give back a three-run lead the Padres had been gifted by Wade Davis. Drew Pomeranz stepped in to save the night, and is knocking on the door of the ninth inning, as…