Category: Los Angeles Angels

  • LaTroy Hawkins solid since returning from DL

    July 2, 2012 Los Angeles Angels – Jordan Walden gave up 3 runs last night and saw his ERA climb to 3.96. LaTroy Hawkins, meanwhile, has given up just 1 run in 8 innings since returning from the DL and has a 1.10 ERA on the season.  Hierarchy change: LaTroy Hawkins to 2nd in line,…

  • Glen Perkins picks up a save; Ernesto Frieri now the full-time closer

    June 21, 2012 Minnesota Twins – With Matt Capps dealing with an inflamed right shoulder, Glen Perkins picked up the save on Wednesday, pitching a clean inning.  Capps is expected back in a day or two.  No hierarchy change.  |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated MIN |Capps |Perkins |Burton |Capps |6/21/12   Los…

  • Brandon League to return to closer role soon; Jason Grilli ascending

    June 11, 2012 Baltimore Orioles – Darren O’Day picked up his 4th win of the year on Sunday, pitching a scoreless frame in the 10th inning.  The submariner now has a 1.78 ERA and has shown that he can consistently get both righties and lefties out.  Hierarchy change: Darren O’Day to 2nd in line, replacing Luis…

  • James Russell, Shawn Camp to share closer role in Chicago

    May 28, 2012 Los Angeles Angels – The Angels continue to employ a true platoon, with Scott Downs picking up the save last night against a lefty-heavy top of the lineup for the Mariners.  ”Right now, we’re going to just slot them in when they have a chance to get outs,” Mike Scioscia said to the…

  • Tyler Clippard new favorite for saves in Washington; Heath Bell struggles

    May 26, 2012 Los Angeles Angels – Scott Downs recorded the save on Friday, pitching a clean 9th inning.  Ernesto Frieri will still get the majority of saves in the Angels’ closer-by-committee.  No hierarchy change.  |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated LAA |Frieri |Downs |Walden |Walden |5/26/12 |Hawkins(DL) |   New York Yankees – With…