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Jeff Manship is a name to remember for next season
September 15, 2015 Washington Nationals – Pitching for the first time in 12 days, former starter Doug Fister picked up his first career save in the 11th inning against the Phillies. Jonathan Papelbon blew the save in the 9th inning, but his spot is safe, especially since Drew Storen’s self-inflicted hand injury sidelined him for…
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Drew Storen likely out for the season
September 13, 2015 Washington Nationals – The Washington Nationals have likely lost Drew Storen for the season after injuring his right thumb. Matt Williams mentioned several options to replace Drew Storen, including Casey Janssen, Matt Thornton, Blake Treinen and Felipe Rivero. Janssen has given up nine runs in his last six appearances and taken three loses during that time.…
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Addison Reed getting important work for the surging Mets
September 12, 2015 New York Mets — With Hansel Robles in the Dominican Republic for his grandfather’s funeral, the Mets turned to former Diamondbacks closer Addison Reed in the seventh inning of a one-run game. Reed, who has a 0.00 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in seven appearances as a Met, struck out the side. Robles has been…
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Robbie Ross rising in Boston; Bruce Rondon stinks again
September 9, 2015 Boston Red Sox — Jean Machi actually pitched well for the Sox on Tuesday, but it happened to be in the sixth inning of a 1-1 game. He induced a double play to get out of a jam, and in a bullpen in which, save for Junichi Tazawa in the 8th, there are…
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Sean Doolittle gets his first save; Bruce Rondon still inconsistent
September 8, 2015 Detroit Tigers – Even when he converts a save, Bruce Rondon does little to assure the Tigers that they’re making the right move in handing him the closer role. Yesterday, he was asked to get the final two outs of a 1-run game, and responded by walking the first hitter, allowing a…