Category: houston astros
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Rafael Montero earns save for Astros; Ryan Pressly on paternity list
July 22, 2022 Houston Astros — With Ryan Pressly on the paternity list, the Astros leaned on Rafael Montero to win both games of Thursday’s doubleheader. Montero pitched a clean eighth inning in Game 1, retiring the 2-3-4 hitters with a one-run lead. Hector Neris allowed the tying run in the ninth but wound up…
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Ryan Pressly goes on paternity list
July 21, 2022 Houston Astros — Ryan Pressly will miss a few games on the paternity list and Rafael Montero should handle any closing opportunities for Houston in the meantime. Updated hierarchy: Montero | Stanek | Neris.
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Trade Deadline Buy/Sell: American League
July 21, 2022 Special Update (Part 1 of 2 — check back later for the National League) —–Glossary:BUY+: This player has a strong chance (at least 50%) of becoming a closer by the trade deadline.BUY: This player has a small chance (at least 20%) of becoming a closer by the trade deadline.SELL: This player has…
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Craig Kimbrel will avoid the IL
July 6, 2022 Los Angeles Dodgers – Craig Kimbrel’s CT scan came back clean yesterday, which means he will avoid the IL and be available today. Brusdar Graterol closed out Tuesday’s win for his second save of the season. Hierarchy remains: Kimbrel | Graterol | Phillips. Houston Astros – Rafael Montero allowed a run but…
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Jhoan Duran excellent again, but who got the Twins’ save?
June 24, 2022 Minnesota Twins — Jhoan Duran was dominant Thursday (3 Ks in 1.1 IP) and on his way to a 2-inning save when manager Rocco Baldelli pulled his best reliever with one out in the ninth inning in a 1-0 game, much to the dismay of the home crowd. Lefty Caleb Thielbar was…