Category: Cleveland Guardians
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Nathan continues to struggle, Hunter working his way back
June 8, 2014 Detroit Tigers — Joe Nathan continues to struggle as he gave up two runs last night in a non-save opportunity. After the game manager Brad Ausmus reiterated that they need Nathan to be their closer. However, Joba Chamberlain has not given up a run in his past 12 appearances and it’s possible that the…
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Kevin Gregg back with the Marlins
June 3, 2014 Miami Marlins – An old friend has returned to Miami, as the Marlins signed former closer Kevin Gregg to a minor-league contract. They plan to call him up after a couple weeks in the minors, but despite 33 saves for the Cubs last season, Gregg is not expected to factor into the…
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Cody Allen records impressive save, Chamberlain gets call with Nathan unavailable
May 31, 2014 Cleveland Indians — Cody Allen picked up his 2nd save of the season last night. After pitching in the 8th inning on Wednesday, the Indians saved Allen for the 9th on Friday. He faced the heart of the Rockies lineup, pitching a perfect inning while striking out Troy Tulowitzki and Carlos Gonzalez.…
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Belisario back to old ways; Familia secures save
May 29, 2014 Chicago White Sox — After finally picking up a drama-free save on Tuesday, Ronald Belisario blew Wednesday’s save chance before salvaging a win after the Sox broke a 2-2 tie in the bottom half of the ninth. Manager Robin Ventura didn’t say anything after the game, but this was Belisario’s third blown…
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Grant Balfour on the hottest of Hot Seats
May 23, 2014 Tampa Bay Rays – We’ve mentioned Grant Balfour’s ratios here before, but it truly is incredible to see a pitcher with peripherals this bad continue to get the ball in the 9th inning. After walking two (and getting annoyed with the crowd for booing him) in a blown save on Thursday afternoon,…