Category: Los Angeles Angels
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Roenis Elias picks up his fourth save; Cody Allen struggles again
April 20, 2019 Seattle Mariners — Roenis Elias closed out another game last night, pitching a clean bottom of the ninth after Seattle took the lead in the top. That makes four saves on the year for Elias, most on the team. We still see Anthony Swarzak as the best bet for saves — he…
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Seattle’s closer committee keeps on humming
April 11, 2019 Los Angeles Angels — We correctly anticipated Cody Allen’s night off, but Ty Buttrey got one too, leaving the save to Hansel Robles and his awe-inspiring entrance video. Call him Rambo. Hierarchy remains: Allen | Buttrey | Robles. Seattle Mariners — Anthony Swarzak bailed out the Mariners with a runner on in…
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Joe Kelly could miss some time with a wrist injury
April 6, 2019 Los Angeles Dodgers — Joe Kelly was hit on the wrist by a comebacker in the 9th inning last night. X-rays came back negative, and Dave Roberts doesn’t expect him to miss much time, but if he does hit the IL, other members of the bullpen could get a chance to prove…
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2019 AL West Preview
February 18, 2019 Houston Astros – Roberto Osuna is back for his first full season as Astros closer after an up-and-down 2018, which featured his long suspension, a surprise trade and a rough playoff performance. Still, Osuna is just 24 years old and was named by manager A.J. Hinch to be the undisputed man in…
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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…