Category: New York Yankees
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Kevin Gregg closing, Joba Chamberlain with a save
April 28, 2013 New York Yankees – Mariano Rivera and David Robertson both got the night off after pitching in three of the previous four games. Joba Chamberlain gave up a couple hits in the 9th but ultimately got the save. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2014 Closer |Updated NYY |Rivera |Robertson…
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Tony Watson picks up 2-inning save; Joba Chamberlain coming around
April 26, 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates – With both Jason Grilli and Mark Melancon getting a day off, Tony Watson picked up a 2-inning save on Thursday. Barring injuries, Watson won’t get too many opportunities like this one. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2014 Closer |Updated PIT |Grilli |Melancon |Watson |Grilli |4/26/13 …
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Alburquerque could be key for Tigers down the stretch
September 21, 2012 Detroit Tigers – Al Alburquerque was extraordinary for the Tigers last season, but a stress fracture in his throwing elbow required offseason surgery, sidelining him for much of this year. In the four outings since his recall on September 2, Alburquerque has allowed only one hit against nine strikeouts; this includes a…
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Joba rules the 7th once more; League edges ahead in Los Angeles
September 13, 2012 New York Yankees – For the second straight night, Boone Logan entered in the 7th and failed to retire the hitter he was summoned to face — and for the second straight night, it was Joba Chamberlain who relieved him and finished the inning. Hierarchy change: Joba Chamberlain to 2nd in line, replacing Boone…
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Joba Chamberlain not being used in high-leverage spots
September 7, 2012 New York Yankees – It was a rough night for the Yankees bullpen, which surrendered four 8th inning runs in a loss to the Orioles. Boone Logan was among the relievers who were touched up, as he gave up a run without recording an out. But the lefty has been getting a…