Category: Kansas City Royals
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Addison Reed getting important work for the surging Mets
September 12, 2015 New York Mets — With Hansel Robles in the Dominican Republic for his grandfather’s funeral, the Mets turned to former Diamondbacks closer Addison Reed in the seventh inning of a one-run game. Reed, who has a 0.00 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in seven appearances as a Met, struck out the side. Robles has been…
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Kelvin Herrera has chickenpox
September 2, 2015 Kansas City Royals — It was reported on Tuesday that Kelvin Herrera and Alex Rios both have chickenpox and will miss at least two weeks, which is bad news for the Royals and bad news for Herrera owners who were hoping for some late-season holds. Franklin Morales had two holds in Tampa last…
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Jean Machi and Drew Pomeranz record saves
August 30, 2015 Boston Red Sox — Jean Machi pitched a perfect ninth inning on Saturday to pick up his third save of the season. Junichi Tazawa was unavailable after throwing thirty pitches on Friday. Tazawa has really struggled lately so if Machi can string together a couple more strong outings, he could have a chance to take over as the…
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Jim Johnson and Fernando Rodney and Rolaids
August 28, 2015 Los Angeles Dodgers — Jim Johnson picked up his first save with LA since being traded from the Braves before the deadline. He pitched a clean ninth inning in a one-run game in place of Kenley Jansen, who had pitched on the previous two nights (and three of the last four) and was unavailable. Johnson’s…
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Greg Holland’s arm is cranky; Glen Perkins feels better
August 26, 2015 Kansas City Royals – After being kept out of a save situation on Sunday, Greg Holland was also held out of last night’s game, and is experiencing a “cranky” arm. The ever-reliable Wade Davis got the save in his place. Holland has been solid this year despite four blown saves, but Davis…