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Paul Fry in line for more save chances in Baltimore
May 26, 2021 Baltimore Orioles – Cesar Valdez got roughed up on Monday, giving up three runs to blow the save. Valdez’s ERA has grown from 1.23 to 3.93 over his last five outings. Brandon Hyde said on Tuesday that his closer choice will be a “mixed bag,” but it sounds like Paul Fry will…
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Kendall Graveman placed on the IL
May 23, 2021 Seattle Mariners — Kendall Graveman was placed on the IL with no injury designation. This could mean that Graveman is another Mariner to be affected by the recent positive COVID tests to hit the club, but we’ll hopefully have more clarity on the situation soon. In the meantime, Rafael Montero should be…
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James Karinchak with a second save in two days
May 20, 2021 Cleveland Indians — Make it two straight saves for James Karinchak, this one coming after Emmanuel Clase pitched the eighth. After the game, Terry Francona said that he was playing matchups and Clase was still the closer, but we’re bringing the asterisk back in the meantime. Cleveland’s bullpen has been so good…
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James Karinchak grabs a save for Cleveland
May 19, 2021 Cleveland Indians — James Karinchak pitched for the first time in six days on Tuesday, picking up his fourth save of the year. There was no indication postgame from Terry Francona that Karinchak is now his closer, and it’s likely Emmanuel Clase, who threw 26 pitches on Sunday, was getting an extra…
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Consider Daniel Hudson as Brad Hand insurance
May 13, 2021 Washington Nationals — A week ago, Brad Hand was humming along — 0 runs, 4 hits, 3 saves, and 9 Ks over 8.1 innings. But over his last three appearances, Hand has picked up two blown saves, two losses, and a very hot seat. Daniel Hudson wasn’t great as the closer last…