Category: hierarchy change
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Mark Melancon to close while Jason Grilli is out; Charlie Furbush ascending
July 23, 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates – The Pirates have not released much on the injury to Jason Grilli, who will be re-evaluated today. The official word thus far is “right forearm tightness,” which is often an ominous precursor to Tommy John surgery. Vin Mazzaro picked up his first career save on Monday, getting the last…
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Pedro Strop and Mitchell Boggs are relevant again
July 22, 2013 Chicago Cubs – For a “good time on the mound,” Dale Sveum plans to call on Pedro Strop to be the Cubs’ new closer if Kevin Gregg heads elsewhere this month, as expected. Hierarchy change: Pedro Strop to Set-up, Blake Parker to 2nd in line. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2014 Closer…
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Rex Brothers to close while Betancourt is on DL
July 21, 2013 Colorado Rockies – Rafael Betancourt has been placed on the DL with appendicitis. The move is retroactive to July 15. Rex Brothers will close in his absence. Hierarchy change: Rex Brothers to Closer, Matt Belisle to Set-up, Wilton Lopez to 2nd in line, Rafael Betancourt to DL. . Closer . Set-Up .…
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Herrera back for Royals, Bailey possibly out for year
July 20, 2013 Boston Red Sox — Andrew Bailey has been placed on the DL and will likely miss the rest of the season. Craig Breslow pitched the 8th inning last night to pick up his 8th hold of the season and should continue to see more time in the late innings for the Red Sox. …
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The Pedro Strop experiment going well in Chicago so far
July 15, 2013 Seattle Mariners – Charlie Furbush pitched the 8th inning ahead of Tom Wilhelmsen last night, marking the third time out of his last five appearances that he picked up an 8th inning hold. Seattle bullpen usage has been hard to figure out since the return of Tom Wilhelmsen. Oliver Perez got a…