Category: hierarchy change
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Bryan Shaw moving up in Cleveland, and welcome back, Brian Wilson!
August 20, 2013 Cleveland Indians — Bryan Shaw finished the seventh to pick up his ninth hold of the year, and third in his last eight appearances. Cody Allen, on the other hand, has only one hold in his last 16 games. Hierarchy change: Bryan Shaw to 2nd in line, replacing Cody Allen. . Closer . Set-Up…
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Kevin Chapman and JJ Putz record saves, Frieri pitching better
August 19, 2013 Houston Astros — Kevin Chapman got the last two outs on Sunday to pick up the save for the Astros. Chapman is a left- hander who has only pitched a full inning once in his seven appearances since getting called up. He is not a threat to take the job full time but…
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Rafael Betancourt returns as Rockies closer; Drew Storen impressive again
August 18, 2013 Colorado Rockies — Rafael Betancourt returned and pitched the ninth inning in a four-run loss; Walt Weiss is on the record saying that the next save chance will belong to the big righthander. Hierarchy change: Rafael Betancourt to Closer, Rex Brothers to Set-up, Matt Belisle to 2nd in line. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in…
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Chia-Jen Lo starting to look like a closer; Rafael Betancourt due back soon
August 17, 2013 Seattle Mariners – Danny Farquhar bounced back from his rough outing a few days back, earning the save on Friday with a perfect 9th inning. Behind him, it’s been mostly Yoervis Medina getting the 8th inning as of late, with Charlie Furbush contributing holds here and there. Oliver Perez isn’t out of…
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Gonzalez Germen gets save, Jonathan Broxton pitching well
August 16, 2013 New York Mets — As expected LaTroy Hawkins was given the night off on Thursday. However, the Mets did not go with David Aardsma, even though he hasn’t pitched since Sunday. Young right-hander Gonzalez Germen picked up his first career save, pitching a scoreless eighth and ninth with 3 ks. Hierarchy change: Gonzalez…