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The Brewers are interested in Craig Kimbrel
March 22, 2019 Atlanta Braves – There were spring whispers AJ Minter may ascend to become the team’s save-getter, but he’s currently battling a shoulder issue and likely won’t be healthy enough for Opening Day. Arodys Vizcaino will assume his familiar role at the back end of the bullpen. With Darren O’Day also likely headed…
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Two saves in two days for Hunter Strickland
March 21, 2019 Seattle Mariners — With a long fly ball that fell to earth one foot from the left field fence in the Tokyo Dome a few minutes ago, Hunter Strickland picked up his second save in two days. Anthony Swarzak is on the injured list, so it was lefty Zac Rosscup setting up…
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Trevor May, Hansel Robles pick up saves
September 29, 2018 New York Mets — We alerted you yesterday that Robert Gsellman and Seth Lugo, the top two arms in the Mets bullpen, will not pitch this weekend. That leaves the door open for an Anthony Swarzak save chance or two. Grab him and/or Jerry Blevins if you’re still scrapping for saves. Updated…
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Robert Gsellman and Seth Lugo are done for the year
September 28, 2018 New York Mets — Robert Gsellman and Seth Lugo, the top two arms in the Mets bullpen, will not pitch this weekend, said Mickey Callaway. That leaves the door open for an Anthony Swarzak save chance or two. Grab him and/or Jerry Blevins if you’re still scrapping for saves. Updated hierarchy: Swarzak…
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Jesse Chavez picks up fourth save for good, but volatile, Cubs bullpen
September 28, 2018 Chicago Cubs — Fan favorite Jesse Chavez picked up his fourth save in a Cubs uniform, allowing just a hit in an inning of work and dropping his Cubs ERA to 1.25. Nasty. Any one of Steve Cishek, Justin Wilson, CJ Edwards, Chavez, or Jorge de la Rosa could net a save this…