Category: New York Mets
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Seth Lugo is now the Mets closer
August 9, 2020 New York Mets – The Mets went to Seth Lugo with a one-run lead in the 8th yesterday and would’ve kept him in if they hadn’t extended their lead to four; instead, he was available today to get his 3rd save of the season, while Edwin Diaz pitched the 8th. Diaz has…
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Nick Burdi’s season is over
August 6, 2020 Pittsburgh Pirates – To add to the Pirates’ bullpen injury woes, Nick Burdi was placed on the 45-day IL and will miss the rest of the season with an elbow injury. Keone Kela is progressing towards a return and will immediately step into the closers role when he’s fit to pitch. If…
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Daniel Hudson gathers first save of 2020, with perhaps more to come
July 31, 2020 Washington Nationals – Despite throwing 21 pitches over 1.2 innings Wednesday, Daniel Hudson was called on to save things for the Nationals Thursday night, even though Sean Doolittle was well-rested. Hudson converted for his first save. After the game, manager Dave Martinez told reporters Doolittle is working on his mechanics, and with…
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Anthony Bass gets first Blue Jays save; Craig Kimbrel struggles
July 28, 2020 Buffalo Blue Jays – Yesterday, we lined up the Blue Jays committee with Anthony Bass at the top, followed by Rafael Dolis and then Jordan Romano, and last night, that’s exactly how Toronto played it. Romano got the last two outs of the 7th, then gave way to Dolis, who pitched a…