Category: closer change
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Jared Burton to close, Joaquin Benoit returns
September 20, 2014 Minnesota Twins – The Twins will indeed shut down Glen Perkins for the remainder of the season — the lefty has nerve inflammation in his elbow. Expect Jared Burton will likely get the bulk of the save opps the rest of the way, with Casey Fien also potentially getting a chance here…
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Jonathan Papelbon crotch grab earns him a 7-game suspension
September 15, 2014 Philadelphia Phillies — Jonathan Papelbon’s homage to Michael Jackson has earned him a seven-game suspension, starting tonight in San Diego. Ken Giles is the man to own in the Philly pen for the next week — and perhaps thereafter. The Phillies have tired of Papelbon’s antics, issuing a statement that oozes with contempt, and the team is well aware that…
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Sean Doolittle off DL, Uehara and Holland return
September 13, 2014 Oakland A’s – Closer Sean Doolittle returned from the DL yesterday. Manager Bob Melvin said that everyone will return to their normal roles so it sounds like Doolittle will resume closing games immediately. Updated hierarchy: Doolittle | O’Flaherty | Cook. Boston Red Sox — Edward Mujica recorded another save on Friday night. Meanwhile, Koji Uehara returned…
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Sean Doolittle returns from the DL and should close right away
September 12, 2014 Oakland A’s – As expected, the A’s have activated Sean Doolittle from the disabled list. Given the problems they’ve had in the late innings lately, it’s likely that Doolittle resumes closing immediately. Updated hierarchy: Doolittle | O’Flaherty | Cook.
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Drew Storen gets first save in Washington committee
September 8, 2014 Kansas City Royals – With Greg Holland getting some extra rest to recover from a minor triceps injury, Wade Davis picked up his second save in the past three days. Holland actually said before the game that he was available, but it seems Ned Yost decided to play it safe; Holland should…