Category: Pittsburgh Pirates
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Jeanmar Gomez and the Phillies’ ninth are going to see other people
September 24, 2016 Philadelphia Phillies — The Phillies made the confusing announcement that although Jeanmar Gomez will be the closer for the rest of the season, he will get a “break” for the next few save chances — in favor of Hector Neris, Edubray Ramos, or even lefthander Joely Rodriguez. For now, we’ll call this a committee with Gomez as the…
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Santiago Casilla continues his quest towards double digit blown saves
September 18, 2016 San Francisco Giants – If you are a fan of the Mets, Cardinals, or Dodgers, your favorite player this year might not even be on your own team. Santiago Casilla did his best to help the playoff chances of those three teams on Saturday night by blowing his ninth save of the season. Sergio Romo started the…
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Sean Doolittle ever more likely to return to closing in Oakland
September 17, 2016 Pittsburgh Pirates — Tony Watson converted his 13th save in the tenth inning of Friday’s game, but the real stories happened in front of him. Swingman Juan Nicasio set a club record with his 28th straight relief appearance with at least one strikeout, and Antonio Bastardo picked up the win with a clean ninth inning. Neftali Feliz hasn’t…
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Santiago Casilla is still the closer in San Francisco…for now
September 9, 2016 San Francisco Giants – The Giants were off Thursday, but that didn’t stop some beat writers from writing off closer Santiago Casilla, who has struggled recently. While he’s certainly on the hot seat, there’s still no word on whether he’s off the job. Sergio Romo or even Joe Nathan would be candidates to…
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Feliz and Quackenbush record saves
August 28, 2016 Pittsburgh Pirates — As predicted in yesterday’s Vulture Save Watch, Tony Watson got the day off on Saturday and Neftali Feliz picked up the save. Feliz should continue to fill in as closer when Watson is unavailable. Hierarchy remains: Watson | Feliz | Rivero. San Diego Padres — Kevin Quackenbush pitched a perfect ninth with two…