Category: Philadelphia Phillies
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Happy Birthday Juan Nicasio, you’re now on the league’s worst team
September 1, 2017 Pittsburgh Pirates –The Pirates placed top setup man Juan Nicasio (a free agent at season’s end) on waivers, where he was claimed right away by the league-worst Phillies on his 31st birthday. Pirates GM Neal Huntington released an extremely candid statement explaining the move. The Pirates didn’t want to trade him to…
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Cam Bedrosian pitching like closer for Angels
August 13, 2017 Los Angeles Angels — Cam Bedrosian converted his second straight save opportunity since Bud Norris was removed as closer. Keynan Middleton got the win, and Blake Parker struck out two in a scoreless eighth inning. Bedrosian could be on his way to asserting himself as the primary closer for the Angels, but…
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Matt Belisle with another scoreless ninth; watch for the return of Glen Perkins
August 10, 2017 Minnesota Twins — Yeah, Matt Belisle struck out the side for his third scoreless ninth in four days, and his sixteenth straight appearance without an earned run. Sure looks like the closer to us. Glen Perkins should be back next week, but probably won’t challenge for the job right away. Updated hierarchy:…
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Yes, Bud Norris is still the Angels’ closer
August 9, 2017 Los Angeles Angels — Keynan Middleton overcame a solo home run to pick up his first career save. Bud Norris hadn’t pitched since Sunday, but after Tuesday’s win Mike Scioscia said that he wanted to give Norris and Blake Parker a night off because they’ve pitched so much. Norris has struggled lately,…
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Amidst trade deadline chaos, Blake Treinen quietly taking over in Oakland
August 1, 2017 [EDITOR’S NOTE: We’re running our Donation Drive this week. As always, we are extremely grateful for your support!] Oakland A’s – Blake Treinen picked up his first Oakland save last night, putting him firmly at the front of the team’s closer-by-committee. He’s allowed only one earned run and seven total baserunners (4…