Category: Miami Marlins

  • Adbert Alzolay ascends in Cubs’ bullpen while Jordan Hicks records a save

    June 18, 2023 Chicago Cubs — Adbert Alzolay picked up his 4th save of the season by striking out a pair in a scoreless 9th inning yesterday.  Mark Leiter Jr. pitched the 7th and 8th inning ahead of Alzolay.  Alzolay has eight straight scoreless appearances and has recorded three of the last four saves for…

  • Liam Hendriks earns his first save of the season

    June 7, 2023 Chicago White Sox – After giving up a leadoff homer, Liam Hendriks bounced back to retire the next three Yankee hitters he faced on Tuesday to earn his first save since returning from chemotherapy. He’s pitched the ninth in each of his last two appearances, earning a win and a save, and…

  • Justin Lawrence records second straight save for Rockies

    June 4, 2023Colorado Rockies — Justin Lawrence picked up his second straight save and this was a little more conventional.  Lawrence came on to get the last out of the 8th inning with the Rockies up 3 and stuck around to pitch the 9th and close out the win.  Pierce Johnson has really struggled recently…

  • Pete Fairbanks tweaks hip during warmup

    May 29, 2023 Tampa Bay Rays – Pete Fairbanks’ hip “locked up” during his warmup on Sunday and he limped to the dugout for further tests. An IL stint isn’t a certainty, but if he needs to miss some time, watch this space for an alert. In his absence, Jason Adam picked up a 2-inning…

  • Marlins’ Dylan Floro taking hold of closer role

    May 19, 2023 Miami Marlins – With A.J. Puk out, Dylan Floro has collected the past three saves for the Marlins, doing so in just a five-day stretch this week, including on Thursday. It sure seems like this is Floro’s job at this point, at least until Puk returns. Updated hierarchy: Floro | Scott |…