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Putnam blows save while Casilla picks up first save in Giants’ committee
July 6, 2014 Chicago White Sox – The White Sox took a 2 run lead in the bottom of the 8th inning yesterday and then brought on lefty Eric Surkamp to start the 9th inning. He walked the only batter he faced before Zach Putnam came on to try and close it out. Putnam gave up…
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Another save for McGee in Rays’ closer-by-committee, Josh Fields returns for Astros
July 5, 2014 Tampa Bay Rays — Yesterday it was Jake McGee’s turn again in the Rays’ committee and he didn’t disappoint, pitching a scoreless 9th for his 4th save of the season. However, the most important work out of the bullpen came from Brad Boxberger. Boxberger, who picked up the save on Wednesday, came on…
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Jason Grilli lurking after several good outings
July 4, 2014 Pittsburgh Pirates – His first two appearances as a Pirate had gone relatively smoothly, but last night, Ernesto Frieri had one of his signature meltdowns, allowing five runs and five hits in just 0.1 innings. At this point, with the way Tony Watson is pitching this year, we don’t think Frieri would…
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Brad Boxberger the latest Tampa closer du jour
July 3, 2014 Miami Marlins — A.J. Ramos was placed on the disabled list, retroactive to June 27, with right shoulder inflammation. Bryan Morris hasn’t allowed a run since May, a run of 14 straight appearances, and he will maintain an important role in the Marlins bullpen. Updated hierarchy: Cishek | Gregg | Morris. Tampa Bay Rays — It’s unclear precisely what…
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Joe Maddon rewards the chivalrous Grant Balfour
July 2, 2014 Tampa Bay Rays — Oh, Joe Maddon. No one was surprised to see him call on Jake McGee to face the Yankees’ 2-3-4 hitters in a one-run eighth. A few people were surprised when he summoned Grant Balfour to nail down the save with the same score in the ninth. But everyone was surprised when Maddon revealed his reasoning in…