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Andres Munoz records first save of his promising career
August 30, 2019 San Diego Padres — As the Vulture Save Watch predicted, Kirby Yates was rested Thursday, making way for Andres Munoz to convert the first save chance of his career. He became the youngest Padre ever to record a save. It’ll likely be the first of many in the future for the promising…
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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…