Category: Chicago White Sox
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Juan Minaya likely to lead chaotic White Sox bullpen after Clippard trade
August 14, 2017 San Francisco Giants – Mark Melancon had his first outing since being activated from the DL, pitching a scoreless inning in the second game of the team’s doubleheader. Sam Dyson picked up the save in game one. The Giants plan to ease Melancon back in to the closer role, so we’ll ease…
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Tyler Clippard traded to Astros
August 13, 2017 Chicago White Sox — The White Sox traded Tyler Clippard to the Astros late Sunday night, further depleting an already barren bullpen. It will be a fluid situation that we’ll continue to monitor, but for now we like Juan Minaya to head a committee that also includes Jake Petricka and Aaron Bummer. Updated…
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Shane Greene closing after Justin Wilson trade; Jim Johnson moved to committee
July 31, 2017 Atlanta Braves – Jim Johnson has lost his position at the top of the Atlanta bullpen, and will now share duties with a handful of other relievers. Arodys Vizcaino is the best reliever to own right now, as he would’ve gotten the save chance last night, had the Braves taken the lead.…
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Kirby Yates records save, Melancon to begin rehab
July 30, 2017 San Diego Padres — With Brad Hand unavailable yesterday after pitching three games in a row, Kirby Yates recorded his first save of the season. Phil Maton pitched the eighth inning, so it would appear that Yates is the first choice to close if Hand is dealt. Updated hierarchy: *Hand | Yates…
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Blake Treinen in the mix for saves in Oakland
July 28, 2017 Oakland A’s – A’s beat reporter Susan Slusser suggested before Thursday’s game that manager Bob Melvin could be thinking about a change at closer, given Santiago Casilla’s recent troubles. Sure enough, after he got the last out of the eighth inning, Blake Treinen got the save chance in the ninth. Treinen allowed a…