Category: Milwaukee Brewers

  • Two Career First Saves and Two Kicked Asterisks.

    June 26, 2023St. Louis Cardinals –  Although last night wasn’t his smoothest outing, Jordan Hicks picked up his 4th straight save for the Cardinals. Although St. Louis has a good amount of depth in their bullpen, this is plenty to kick the asterisk, as Hicks has shaken off a rough start to the year to…

  • Phillips gets extra rest, Bush returns.

    June 24, 2023Los Angeles Dodgers – Just prior to last night’s game, Dave Roberts said that despite having Thursday off he wanted to stay away from Evan Phillips due to his recent workload. True to his word, this left the 9th inning for Brusdar Graterol, who needed only 7 pitches to close out a 1…

  • Lawrence records save in 5 run game, Anderson rising in Texas.

    June 3, 2023 Texas Rangers – With a fully rested bullpen the Rangers gave the ball to rookie Grant Anderson in the 8th inning of a 2 run game. He successfully bridged the gap to Will Smith for his first career hold. Anderson turned some heads with a 7 strikeout debut, and this hold suggests…

  • Saves for Hunter Harvey, Jalen Beeks, and Buck Farmer

    June 1, 2023 Milwaukee Brewers — Joel Payamps has been getting the seventh inning ahead of Peter Strzelecki and Devin Williams, and we think he’s best-positioned to pick up a save if those two need a night off. Updated hierarchy: Williams | Strzelecki | Payamps. Washington Nationals — Washington just won’t commit to a traditional…

  • Daniel Bard back from the injured list

    April 20, 2023 Colorado Rockies — Daniel Bard returned from the injured list and had an uneventful eighth inning with the Rockies up 11. He should immediately resume his role as Colorado’s regular closer. Updated hierarchy: Bard | Johnson | Hand. Milwaukee Brewers — Devin Williams had thrown 53 pitches over the last three days,…