Category: Pittsburgh Pirates
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Mark Melancon in for Jason Grilli as Pirates closer
June 20, 2014 Pittsburgh Pirates — As we expected, Jason Grilli has been removed as the Pirates’ closer in favor of Mark Melancon, with Tony Watson getting the occasional save opportunity as well. Clint Hurdle added that, for now, Grilli would pitch with the team behind, but that the move was not necessarily permanent. Updated hierarchy: Melancon | Watson | Wilson.
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Ernesto Frieri, Jason Grilli on verge of losing their jobs
June 20, 2014 Pittsburgh Pirates – Jason Grilli blew his fourth save of the season on Thursday. Four blown saves — and an accompanying 4.34 ERA — isn’t exactly horrendous, but it’s obviously not what you want to see out of your closer, especially when your bullpen has been stellar otherwise. So after the game,…
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Neil Ramirez gets save with Rondon hurting, Joe Nathan has another rough outing
June 14, 2014 Chicago Cubs — Neil Ramirez got the call in the 9th inning last night to protect a two run lead. He allowed one run on two hits and a walk but was able to pick up his 2nd save of the season. Regular closer Hector Rondon was unavailable due to a sore elbow. Rondon will throw…
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Cody Allen records impressive save, Chamberlain gets call with Nathan unavailable
May 31, 2014 Cleveland Indians — Cody Allen picked up his 2nd save of the season last night. After pitching in the 8th inning on Wednesday, the Indians saved Allen for the 9th on Friday. He faced the heart of the Rockies lineup, pitching a perfect inning while striking out Troy Tulowitzki and Carlos Gonzalez.…
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Vic Black is lurking in Queens
May 28, 2014 New York Mets — After Jenrry Mejia took to Twitter on Tuesday afternoon and proclaimed he was “very comfortable” with the closer role, Terry Collins tested that resolve with a two-inning, 37-pitch slog against the Pirates. Mejia earned the save and, no doubt, a day off. Vic Black made his return appearance in…