Category: Colorado Rockies
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Jordan Romano, Daniel Bard jump to the top of their committees
August 25, 2020 Buffalo Blue Jays – That’s two saves in three days for Jordan Romano, who now has a 0.64 ERA. Anthony Bass pitched on Friday and Saturday but likely could have gone Monday, so we suspect this usage means that Romano has taken the lead for saves here. (Bass was supportive nonetheless.) The…
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Twins and Rockies switch over to committees
August 17, 2020 Philadelphia Phillies – Adam Morgan pitched 1.1 scoreless innings ahead of Hector Neris in a four-run game on Sunday. With virtually every Philly reliever struggling, Morgan and his 5.40 ERA represents one of their more reliable options. Fortunately, help may be on the way, as David Robertson (remember him?) is close to…
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Kirby Yates could be back today
August 12, 2020 San Diego Padres – The Padres had a 6-1 lead entering Tuesday’s ninth inning but still had to call upon Drew Pomeranz for the save, as the Dodgers had the tying run on deck after cutting their deficit to 6-2. Pomeranz needed just one pitch to preserve the victory. After the game,…
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Ty Buttrey records first save for new Angels committee
August 5, 2020 Los Angeles Angels — In a not-so-surprising move, Joe Maddon announced that Hansel Robles is out as closer and that the Angels will employ a closer-by-committee. We got a first look at that committee on Tuesday, as Hoby Milner, Felix Pena and Ty Buttrey combined to close out a 5-3 victory. Pena,…
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Wade Davis, Roberto Osuna placed on the IL
August 3, 2020 Baltimore Orioles – Cole Sulser picked up his third save of the season on Sunday with a clean 2-inning effort against the Rays. All indications are that he’s the full time stopper at this point, so we’re removing his asterisk. Updated hierarchy: Sulser | Givens | Castro. Minnesota Twins – Taylor Rogers…