Category: Cincinnati Reds
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Brandon Kintzler is back but the Cubs are still blowing saves
August 17, 2019 Chicago Cubs — The Cubs activated Brandon Kintzler from the IL yesterday, and after Kyle Ryan faced the first two batters in the ninth, Kintzler came on to finish the game. After getting one out he walked three straight batters, one intentionally, to give up the lead before giving up a walk-off…
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Craig Kimbrel could return soon, and boy, do the Cubs need him
August 16, 2019 Chicago Cubs — It all unraveled so quickly for the Cubs on Thursday. They held a 5-1 lead entering the ninth, but could not hold serve, allowing six runs in a crushing defeat. Rowan Wick and Pedro Strop played key roles in the disaster; Wick got the last two outs in the…
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Brandon Workman, the first true closer for the 2019 Red Sox?
August 5, 2019 Baltimore Orioles – The Orioles hadn’t recorded two saves in two days since April 1-2, but they managed the feat Saturday and Sunday, with the latter save going to Shawn Armstrong. Armstrong, Mychal Givens, and Paul Fry will likely continue to share save chances here on the occasional nights when the Orioles…
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Sam Dyson goes directly from the runway to the mound
August 2, 2019 Minnesota Twins — Newly acquired Sam Dyson was immediately thrust into a save situation for the Twins and immediately disappointed, allowing four straight to reach base (walk, single, RBI double, walk). Taylor Rogers allowed a game-tying single to blow the save, but managed to strike out the side to send the game…
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Chris Martin is on the Braves and Archie Bradley is closing games
July 31, 2019 Atlanta Braves – The Braves acquired Chris Martin from the Rangers last night, though he is not expected to join the team in time for this afternoon’s game. Brian Snitker did not offer clarity on how he would deploy his newest arm, but current closer Luke Jackson didn’t help his own case…