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Miguel Castro gets first Blue Jays save; Koji Uehara back Monday?
April 10, 2015 Toronto Blue Jays — On the day Brett Cecil was demoted from the closer job, new committee head Miguel Castro mowed down the Yankees in the ninth to earn his first career save. A righty, the 6-5 Castro retired three Yankee lefthanded batters in Stephen Drew, Didi Gregorius and Jacoby Ellsbury. Roberto Osuna, Toronto’s…
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K-Rod moves into 10th on all-time saves list
September 28, 2014 Milwaukee Brewers – Francisco Rodriguez pitched a scoreless 9th inning for his 44th save of the season. It was also K-Rod’s 348th career save, which moves him into 10th place all-time. Hierarchy remains: Rodriguez | Broxton | Smith. Chicago White Sox — Javy Guerra picked up his first save of the season last night.…
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Papelbon appears in Philly for first time since suspension
September 27, 2014 Philadelphia Phillies — Jonathan Papelbon made his first appearance in Philadelphia since he was suspended for making a lewd gesture after blowing a save a few weeks ago. As you would expect, fans booed Papelbon when he was announced for the 9th inning, but he was still able to pick up his 39th save…
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Benoit back as closer; two AL East relievers grab vulture saves
September 25, 2014 San Diego Padres — For the first time in nearly a month, Joaquin Benoit picked up a save thanks to a perfect ninth inning. He lowered his ERA to 1.52 and has picked up a save in seven of his last eight outings. While veteran Vulture Save Watch resident Kevin Quackenbush may get Thursday’s…
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Papelbon suspended; Soria secures first save since July
September 16, 2014 Philadelphia Phillies — Jonathan Papelbon’s homage to Michael Jackson has earned him a seven-game suspension, which started last night in San Diego. Ken Giles is the man to own in the Philly pen for the next week — and perhaps thereafter. The Phillies have tired of Papelbon’s antics, issuing a statement that oozes with contempt, and the team is well…