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A renaissance for Edwin Diaz
August 29, 2019 New York Mets — After a few days off with trapezius tightness, Edwin Diaz returned on Wednesday and struck out the side. Talking him up after the game, Mickey Callaway said Diaz is now using Jacob deGrom’s slider grip. Hierarchy remains: *Lugo | Diaz | Wilson.* = closer-by-committee Cleveland Indians – Nick…
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Win free Premium if you were crazy enough to start Aaron Slegers
August 24, 2019 Baltimore Orioles — Shawn Armstrong has landed on the IL with a forearm strain, but he’s expected to return in early September. This could be a chance to see how rookie Hunter Harvey handles high-leverage work, assuming the Orioles get any. Updated hierarchy: *Givens | Fry | Harvey.* = closer-by-committee Tampa Bay…
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Astros lose their best reliever for the rest of the regular season
August 23, 2019 Houston Astros — Righty Ryan Pressly is out for the next four to six weeks after arthroscopic knee surgery. Joe Biagini took his place, but ran into trouble while pitching the ninth with a six-run cushion, so Roberto Osuna, who’s been busy lately, tossed seven pitches to secure the save. Will Harris…
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Matt Magill picks up another save for the Mariners
August 21, 2019 [EDITOR’S NOTE: We are starting our annual Donation Drive today. Thank you, as always, for supporting us! Seattle Mariners – Matt Magill earned his second save in as many chances on Tuesday night thanks to a 1-2-3 inning. Magill has now put together six straight scoreless outings (6.0 IP). Meanwhile, Anthony Bass…
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Brandon Kintzler is back but the Cubs are still blowing saves
August 17, 2019 Chicago Cubs — The Cubs activated Brandon Kintzler from the IL yesterday, and after Kyle Ryan faced the first two batters in the ninth, Kintzler came on to finish the game. After getting one out he walked three straight batters, one intentionally, to give up the lead before giving up a walk-off…