Category: hierarchy change
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Chicago Cubs, Jeff Samardzija, Kerry Wood injured
Chicago Cubs- Kerry Wood is out for the season with a torn meniscus in his knee. Jeff Samardzija has assumed Wood’s late inning role. Hierarchy change: Jeff Samardzija to 2nd in line, replacing Kerry Wood. Visit our main page for more info.
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San Francisco Giants, Brian Wilson, Santiago Casilla
San Francisco Giants- The Giants lost a tight game last night, but manager Bruce Bochy said that Brian Wilson will reassume the closer role for the remainder of the years. Santiago Casilla and Sergio Romo will likely share 8th inning duties for the season’s final week. Hierarchy change: Brian Wilson to Closer, Santiago Casilla to Set-up.…
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Baltimore Orioles, Pedro Strop, Chris Jakubauskas
Baltimore Orioles- Since being acquired in the Mike Gonzalez deal, Pedro Strop has been quietly solid for the Orioles. He was one of four relievers the O’s used to bridge the gap between their starting pitcher and closer Jim Johnson last night, and currently sports a sub-3 ERA. Hierarchy change: Pedro Strop to 2nd in line,…
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San Francisco Giants, Brian Wilson returns, Santiago Casilla, Sergio Romo
San Francisco Giants- Up 7 runs in the 8th, the Giants turned to Brian Wilson, who had just returned from the DL. Wilson pitched a scoreless inning, and will be eased back in to the closer’s role. With only 10 days left in the season, Santiago Casilla probably gets one or two more save opps before…
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New York Mets, Manny Acosta, Bobby Parnell, Jason Isringhausen
New York Mets- Manny Acosta picked up his 2nd save of the season after the struggling Bobby Parnell was used in the 8th. Parnell should still get the majority of the remaining save opps, but the ones that he doesn’t will likely go to Acosta, as Jason Isringhausen is on the shelf with a sore back.…