Category: New York Mets
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Is it finally Jake McGee’s time?
June 16, 2014 New York Mets – Prior to Sunday’s game, there was talk of a disabled list stint for Jenrry Mejia. But when the late innings rolled around, Mejia proved himself healthy, picking up a rare 2-inning save in a 2-run game. Jeurys Familia’s two-day stint at closer is at an end. Hierarchy remains: Mejia |…
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Neil Ramirez gets save with Rondon hurting, Joe Nathan has another rough outing
June 14, 2014 Chicago Cubs — Neil Ramirez got the call in the 9th inning last night to protect a two run lead. He allowed one run on two hits and a walk but was able to pick up his 2nd save of the season. Regular closer Hector Rondon was unavailable due to a sore elbow. Rondon will throw…
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Ryan Webb picks up another hold; Qualls finally human
June 13, 2014 New York Mets — Jenrry Mejia was pulled from the game in the eleventh inning on Thursday with what the Mets later explained was back stiffness. Mejia has been injury-prone in his career; we should know more about the seriousness of this situation soon. Hierarchy remains: Mejia | Familia | Black. Baltimore Orioles – Ryan Webb…
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Grant Balfour, of course, with a seven-out save
June 12, 2014 Tampa Bay Rays — Huh. In a one-run game, Joe Maddon summoned Juan Carlos Oviedo in the sixth, watched him get one out and hit a batter in the seventh, brought in Cesar Ramos as a LOOGY, and then let deposed closer Grant Balfour finish the inning. When the Rays scored two in the bottom of…
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Carlos Torres records save, Yoervis Medina pitching well
June 1, 2014 New York Mets — Carlos Torres picked up the save in the 14th inning yesterday. Also, despite pitching in the 8th inning yesterday and getting a hold, Daisuke Matsuzaka will no longer factor into the Mets late inning bullpen plans as he is being moved to the starting rotation. Updated Hierarchy: Mejia | Familia…