Category: Oakland A’s
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Andres Munoz takes over as Mariners closer; more deals likely on MLB Trade Deadline Day
August 1, 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks – The Diamondbacks traded for Paul Sewald on Monday afternoon, and he said after the deal was made that he’s “excited” to go to a team that wanted him more. While he heads to Arizona, Scott McGough earned the save Monday and now looks to become one of a number…
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Kevin Ginkel is now your best saves bet in Arizona
July 20, 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks — As we alerted you last night, two saves in two days for Kevin Ginkel is enough to depose Scott McGough and throw Arizona into committee mode. Still no updates from Torey Lovullo, but we continue to believe he’ll ride Ginkel’s hot hand, with Andrew Chafin and Miguel Castro alternate…
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Andres Muñoz continues to pitch well in Seattle
June 28, 2023 Seattle Mariners – In a bit of a surprising move, closer Paul Sewald faced the 5-6-7 hitters in the eighth inning, allowing a game-tying solo shot, while Andres Muñoz maintained his 0.00 ERA with a scoreless ninth inning. While Sewald has had a good hold on the closer’s role (this was just…
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Scott McGough takes the reins in Arizona
June 22, 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks — This is now Scott McGough’s committee to lead after a dominant two-inning, four-strikeout save on Wednesday. McGough has now gone 15 straight appearances (20.1 IP) without allowing an earned run. Updated hierarchy: *McGough | Chafin | Castro.* = closer-by-committee New York Yankees — Clay Holmes did in fact get Wednesday…
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Two relievers record their first MLB saves
June 17, 2023 San Francisco Giants – With the Giants ahead by two in the 11th and the rest of the hierarchy having already pitched, Jakob Junis collected his first MLB save in memorable fashion after being an integral part of one of the wildest plays you’ll ever see. Hierarchy remains: Doval | Ty. Rogers | Ta.…