Category: closer change
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Hector Rondon looks like the new Cubs closer
April 27, 2014 Chicago Cubs – Hector Rondon struck out all three hitters he faced in a perfect ninth inning on Sunday afternoon, featuring mostly an array of 98 mph fastballs. It wasn’t a save since the Cubs were up 4-0, but Pedro Strop had already been used in the 8th, so this looks like…
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Jim Johnson on the verge of winning job back; Mark Melancon, Joe Smith to close
April 26, 2014 Chicago White Sox – Despite four straight scoreless outings, Ronald Belisario still has an ERA over 7, thanks in large part to an April 9th appearance in Colorado where he gave up 5 runs while recording only one out. But his recent stretch — almost all of which has come pitching ahead…
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Joe Smith to close after Ernesto Frieri’s demotion
April 25, 2014 Los Angeles Angels – Prior to Friday night’s game, Mike Scioscia announced that Ernesto Frieri would get some time off from the closer role. Joe Smith will close in his absence, though Scioscia said that he expects Frieri to win the job back eventually. Hierarchy change: Joe Smith to Closer, Michael Kohn…
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More trouble in Oakland; Robertson back in the Bronx
April 23, 2014 Oakland A’s — Luke Gregerson was one strike away from his fourth save of the year; instead, he blew his second in less than a week, and took the loss. Meanwhile, Fernando Abad continued his scoreless streak by picking up two outs in the eighth, and Jim Johnson was warming up as the winning…
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David Robertson returns from disabled list
April 22, 2014 New York Yankees — David Robertson has returned from the disabled list and is expected to be available for Tuesday night’s game with the Red Sox. Hierarchy change: David Robertson to Closer, Shawn Kelley to Set-up, Adam Warren to 2nd in line. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2015 Closer . Updated NYY…