Category: Detroit Tigers
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Santiago Casilla, Justin Grimm among several relievers on the rise
April 9, 2018 Chicago Cubs – CJ Edwards got the 8th inning ahead of Brandon Morrow yesterday afternoon, and with the clean outing, he has now allowed just 1 run in 5 innings (with 9 Ks) to start the season. Edwards looks to be the handcuff thus far, though the Cubs have lots of other…
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2018 AL Central Preview
February 26, 2018 Chicago White Sox – The White Sox have a few different options for closer to start the season. Veteran closer Joakim Soria was signed this offseason and would be happy to accept the job. Juan Minaya finished last year as the closer, including converting all six of his save chances in September.…
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Playoff teams begin resting their closers; Alex Wilson’s season is over
September 25, 2017 Pittsburgh Pirates – Twice over the last three days, waiver wire acquisition George Kontos pitched the 8th inning ahead of Felipe Rivero. The Pirates only have six games remaining, but if anyone other than Rivero is needed for a save opp, Kontos is the best bet. Updated hierarchy: Rivero | Kontos |…
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Brandon Maurer and Scott Alexander best-positioned in KC
September 9, 2017 Kansas City Royals — The Royals announced Friday afternoon that Kelvin Herrera was being removed from the closer’s role, and his performance in that night’s game didn’t cause any regrets. Brought in with the team down a run, he gave up two extra-base hits that eventually yielded two more runs. As we told you…
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Jeurys Familia returns, Alex Wilson only pitcher suspended
August 26, 2017 New York Mets — The Mets got Jeurys Familia back on Friday, and although Terry Collins mentioned that he wanted to get Familia in the game on Friday, he ended up using Blevins for the last out in the eighth and then A.J. Ramos for the save. Ramos gave up a run…