Category: closer change
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Zack Greinke tires after a mere 108 pitches
September 26, 2019 Houston Astros — After that bum Zack Greinke gave up TWO CONSECUTIVE HITS with one out in the ninth inning, Will Harris had to come out of the bullpen and show everyone just how this pitching thing is done. Note that Wednesday was Harris’s fourth straight no-hit appearance, while Greinke is on…
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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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Felipe Vazquez arrested
September 17, 2019 Pittsburgh Pirates – Authorities arrested Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez on charges of computer pornography – solicitation of a child and providing obscene material to minors. We expect Richard Rodriguez, Francisco Liriano and Keone Kela (one earned run in his last 19.0 IP) to handle the late innings for the Pirates. Updated hierarchy:…
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Craig Kimbrel hits the IL
September 5, 2019 Chicago Cubs — Craig Kimbrel was placed on the injured list for the second time this season with elbow inflammation. Cubs president Theo Epstein said Kimbrel felt something during his appearance on Sunday, but an MRI revealed nothing structurally wrong. One writer named Rowan Wick, Brandon Kintzler and Steve Cishek as candidates…
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Matt Magill picks up another save for the Mariners
August 21, 2019 [EDITOR’S NOTE: We are starting our annual Donation Drive today. Thank you, as always, for supporting us! Seattle Mariners – Matt Magill earned his second save in as many chances on Tuesday night thanks to a 1-2-3 inning. Magill has now put together six straight scoreless outings (6.0 IP). Meanwhile, Anthony Bass…