Category: houston astros
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Josh Staumont takes the lead for saves in Kansas City
April 27, 2021 Kansas City Royals – The Royals went with Greg Holland in the 8th and Josh Staumont in the 9th, and Staumont earned his second save of the year. We’re shuffling the committee accordingly and will monitor this to see if this is now Staumont’s job to lose. Updated hierarchy: *Staumont | Holland…
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Kirby Yates out for the year; Jose Leclerc to begin season on IL
March 24, 2021 San Diego Padres – Emilio Pagan might well be the Padres closer when the season begins, beat writer Kevin Acee recently reported. Pagan pitched with an injury last year but is healthy this spring and has experience closing. Manager Jayce Tingler has admitted he would prefer one guy get the job “in an…
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2021 AL West Preview
March 3, 2021 Houston Astros — Houston’s bullpen was heavily reinforced in the offseason, with Joe Smith returning after a 2020 opt-out, Pedro Baez and Ryne Stanek signing on as free agents, and Steve Cishek joining the team on a minor-league contract. Ryan Pressly, who took over the ninth when Roberto Osuna was injured, should…
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Obviously another Rays’ reliever records a save
September 20, 2020 Tampa Bay Rays — The Rays have already clinched a playoff spot so maybe now they are trying to see if they can get each one of their relievers a save? It was Ryan Thompson’s turn on Saturday as he got the last two outs for the save. Thompson became the 12th…
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Rafael Dolis leaves with a potential knee injury
September 19, 2020 Toronto Blue Jays — Rafael Dolis was pulled from Friday night’s game after stepping awkwardly on first base and injuring his knee. Whether or not Dolis misses an extended amount of time — which wasn’t yet clear postgame — this likely gives Anthony Bass the inside track at saves for now. This…