Category: Miami Marlins
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Brandon Workman is running away with the job in Boston
August 9, 2019 Boston Red Sox — After Chris Sale torched the Angels with eight dominant innings, Brandon Workman retired the side in order for his seventh save, even after a heavy recent workload. He recently got a vote of confidence from Alex Cora and it appears the manager wasn’t kidding. Hierarchy remains: Workman |…
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Jose Leclerc to remain as Rangers closer
August 7, 2019 Texas Rangers — Shawn Kelley should be activated from the IL today, but he will not assume the closer’s role. Chris Woodward said that Jose Leclerc has earned that spot and will continue to pitch the ninth inning. Expect Kelley to join Jesse Chavez, Brett Martin and rookie fireballer Emmanuel Clase as…
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Around the league after a busy trade deadline for bullpen moves
August 1, 2019 Atlanta Braves — The Braves have watched Luke Jackson struggle over the last three weeks (13.50 ERA, 2.50 WHIP), and they responded at the trade deadline by acquiring 248 career saves through Shane Greene and Mark Melancon. Add those guys to the mellifluous Chris Martin and you have a situation where yesterday’s…
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A deeper look at Nick Anderson and Jarlin Garcia
July 30, 2019 Miami Marlins – A Monday with zero saves recorded across all of MLB gives us a chance to dive a little deeper into the Marlins recent bullpen usage. Don Mattingly said over the weekend that Nick Anderson had the “most dominant stuff” in the bullpen and that he would likely be used…
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Jarlin Garcia, Diego Castillo worth watching going forward
July 29, 2019 Tampa Bay Rays – Diego Castillo picked up his first save in six weeks on Sunday, striking out both hitters he faced to preserve a one-run victory. Castillo had a bumpy June, but has been much better this month, and will likely get a few more save opportunities going forward. Hierarchy remains:…