Category: New York Mets
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Seth Lugo in the mix for saves while Ken Giles could go on the IL
August 11, 2019 New York Mets — Seth Lugo started the eighth inning of a tie game yesterday and retired the first two batters he faced to tie the franchise record of 26 consecutive batters retired. Unfortunately, the next batter hit a go-ahead solo home run. After the Mets took a one-run lead in the…
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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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Cubs go to a committee after Kimbrel injury
August 6, 2019 New York Mets – A game one appearance by Edwin Diaz meant that the save chance in the nightcap of the Mets’ doubleheader sweep went to Seth Lugo. Lugo, who now has not allowed a run in his last 15.2 innings (including no hits OR walks in his last 10 innings), pitched…
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Scott Oberg converts his first save as newly anointed Rockies closer
August 3, 2019 Colorado Rockies — Bud Black announced that Scott Oberg will take over as closer “for the time being,” and that Wade Davis will move to the middle innings. Oberg got his first opportunity in his new role last night, coming in to protect a one-run lead. He gave up a pair of…
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Chris Martin is on the Braves and Archie Bradley is closing games
July 31, 2019 Atlanta Braves – The Braves acquired Chris Martin from the Rangers last night, though he is not expected to join the team in time for this afternoon’s game. Brian Snitker did not offer clarity on how he would deploy his newest arm, but current closer Luke Jackson didn’t help his own case…