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Andrew Bailey records back to back saves
September 6, 2016 Los Angeles Angels – Andrew Bailey recorded his second save of the season last night, pitching a 1-2-3 ninth inning. The Angels’ bullpen was stretched early in the game, with starter Jered Weaver only lasting 4 innings. While we expect Mike Scioscia to mix and match going forward, we are comfortable moving…
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Andrew Bailey could be a source for saves down the stretch. Yes, really.
September 5, 2016 Los Angeles Angels – After Matt Shoemaker took a line drive to the head in the second inning on Sunday, the first Angel out of the bullpen was Deolis Guerra, who is ostensibly competing for the closer job with J.C. Ramirez. Though this seemingly would have solidified Ramirez as the Angels’ new…
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C.J. Edwards collects first career save
September 2, 2016 Chicago Cubs — As the Vulture Save Watch predicted, C.J. Edwards was called upon in the ninth Thursday with closer Aroldis Chapman needing the night off. Edwards picked up his first career save, one of a few developing storylines for the Chicago bullpen. The Cubs activated reliever Joe Smith from the disabled list…
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Fernando Salas trade opens Angels’ ninth for Ramirez or Guerra
September 1, 2016 Los Angeles Angels — With the waiver deadline deal of Fernando Salas to the Mets, we expect a combination of J.C. Ramirez and Deolis Guerra (traded from the Mets eight years ago for Johan Santana) to handle the L.A. closing duties going forward. Whichever guy gets the job full-time will be the Angels’ fifth closer…
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Luke Gregerson pitching again in Houston
August 31, 2016 Houston Astros — Luke Gregerson is back and got the call in the eighth inning in his second appearance following an extended absence. Gregerson allowed a solo home run, but otherwise protected what became a two-run lead. With Will Harris having pitched the seventh, it appears as if Gregerson is once again the eighth-inning…