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Jonathan Broxton acquired by Brewers, will set-up for K-Rod
September 1, 2014 Milwaukee Brewers – The Brewers acquired Jonathan Broxton from the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday and the big righty will share set-up duties with lefty Will Smith. With Francisco Rodriguez set to become a free agent next year — and Broxton under contract for $9 million — he’s among the favorites to close…
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Aaron Sanchez records save, Benoit hurt again
August 31, 2014 Toronto Blue Jays — Aaron Sanchez picked up his first career save yesterday afternoon. Sanchez pitched a perfect 8th inning with the Blue Jays up 2 and then came back out for the 9th. With closer Casey Janssen warming in the bullpen, Sanchez threw a 1-2-3 inning to finish the game. The Blue Jays…
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Sergio Romo could start seeing save chances again
August 29, 2014 San Francisco Giants – Santiago Casilla picked up the save on Thursday afternoon, but he did so with Jeremy Affeldt warming up in the bullpen. After the game, Bruce Bochy said he intends to use both Casilla and Sergio Romo — as well as Affeldt and Javier Lopez — in the game’s final…
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White Sox may be returning to closer committee
August 28, 2014 Chicago White Sox — One day after Jake Petricka’s second straight blown save sent him to the Hot Seat, Robin Ventura tried to squeeze a two-inning save out of Javy Guerra. When Guerra hit a batter with his 33rd pitch, putting two men on with two out, it was Zach Putnam summoned for…
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Jake Petricka hits the hot seat
August 27, 2014 Chicago White Sox — Jake Petricka blew his second straight save on Tuesday, and the last five batters he’s faced have scratched out two doubles, two home runs, and an intentional walk. There are three other guys in the White Sox bullpen who have at least three saves this year, so Petricka can’t afford too many more…