Category: Miami Marlins
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A Hector Neris sighting and Jeurys Familia nearing return
June 17, 2018 Philadelphia Phillies – The Phillies used their hierarchy in order yesterday, but it was for the sixth, seventh, and eighth innings. That left the ninth inning to our old friend Hector Neris. Neris’ last save was on May 21st and he wasn’t exactly pitching well enough to earn another shot as he…
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By god, that’s Joakim Soria’s music!
June 6, 2018 Chicago White Sox – Joakim Soria was the last of four White Sox pitchers to take the mound in the eighth, and after he recorded the final out of the inning, he stayed on for the ninth to convert his first save since April 27. No, that’s not a typo. Joakim Soria…
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Joe Jimenez records first career save thanks to Rally Goose
June 3, 2018 Detroit Tigers – As the Vulture Save Watch predicted, Shane Greene got the day off on Saturday and Joe Jimenez got the call in his place. Jimenez retired the Blue Jays in order for his first career save while the fans shouted Goooooose. Jimenez should continue to see save chances when Shane Greene…
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Kyle Barraclough officially Miami’s new closer, just in time for National Donut Day
June 1, 2018 Miami Marlins — To no one’s surprise, Brad Ziegler lost his job as the Marlins’ closer. Manager Don Mattingly announced the move before the game, but waited until after the game — an 8-3 loss to the Padres — to confirm our assessment that Kyle Barraclough has earned the job outright. “This is his…
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Brad Ziegler out as Marlins closer
May 31, 2018 Miami Marlins — As we suspected after last night’s blown save, Brad Ziegler is out as closer in Miami. Mattingly did not announce a replacement but we think Kyle Barraclough will take over the ninth inning for the Marlins, with Drew Steckenrider moving up to be the go-to guy in the eighth. Updated…