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Taylor Rogers records first save for volatile Twins bullpen
March 29, 2019 Minnesota Twins — We begin with perhaps the most volatile bullpen situation in the big leagues. Game one of 162 proved just that, with lefty Taylor Rogers nailing down the final four outs for the first Twins save. We expected Rogers to content for some late-inning holds, but speculatively, we have to…
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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…