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Stalking the rare Houston save, with Chia-Jen Lo
August 14, 2013 Houston Astros — One challenge in figuring out the Houston bullpen is that they win so very rarely — last night’s victory was but their second in August and fifth in over a month. This time, it was Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia-Jen Lo who got the call for the save, although he was inches away from losing…
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Kevin Siegrist is finally getting some big innings
August 12, 2013 St. Louis Cardinals – We’ve extolled the virtues of Kevin Siegrist in this space before, and finally, the young lefty is getting some love. On Sunday, he pitched the 7th inning and earned his fifth hold of the season, three of which have come this week in similar circumstances. The 24-year old…
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Dane De La Rosa picks up first career save
August 10, 2013 Los Angeles Angels — Dane De La Rosa picked up his first career save on Friday. Ernesto Frieri has not pitched since Tuesday so he should have been well rested. However, manager Mike Scioscia clearly does not trust Frieri right now as he has given up a total of 12 runs in his…
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Chad Qualls is struggling in Miami; Luke Hochevar picks up a save
August 9, 2013 Miami Marlins — Chad Qualls was awful for the third straight game, loading the bases without getting any outs. Mike Dunn relieved him and has been much more effective lately. Hierarchy change: Mike Dunn to Set-up, Chad Qualls to 2nd in line. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2014 Closer .…
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Josh Fields has rough outing; Jonathan Broxton returns
August 8, 2013 Houston Astros – Just a week and a half ago, Jose Cisnero was almost everyone’s pick to close for Houston after the trade of Jose Veras. Now, after another rough outing yesterday, Cisnero is headed to the minors. Also in Astros news, Josh Fields followed up a dominant first save chance with…