Category: Pittsburgh Pirates
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Clay Holmes appears to continue to lead Yankees’ closer committee
September 23, 2022 New York Yankees — The Yankees activated Scott Effross and Zack Britton on Thursday. A corresponding move led them to place Wandy Peralta on the IL. So what does the back end look like now? Well, manager Aaron Boone essentially said this week the Yankees will use a closer-by-committee approach, so we’ll keep…
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Vulture saves abound and Craig Kimbrel coughs up a lead
September 15, 2022 Los Angeles Dodgers — Craig Kimbrel gave up a one-run lead in the tenth courtesy of a three-run homer, but Dave Roberts remained confident in his closer, who had not allowed a hit in his previous eight appearances. Hierarchy remains: Kimbrel | Phillips | Vesia. Oakland A’s — A.J. Puk received the…
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Josh Hader secures another save
September 14, 2022 San Diego Padres — Josh Hader now has the Padres’ last three saves after he locked down a 2-0 win on Tuesday. That, combined with the fact that Nick Martinez hasn’t pitched since last Wednesday, is enough to drop the asterisk.Updated hierarchy: Hader | Martinez | Garcia. Philadelphia Phillies — Seranthony Dominguez…
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A.J. Puk leads Oakland committee after Zach Jackson hits IL
August 31, 2022 Oakland A’s – Zach Jackson was placed on the 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation. A.J. Puk, who picked up his fourth save of the year on Sunday, takes over as committee leader. Updated hierarchy: *Puk | Acevedo | Moll.* = closer-by-committee Houston Astros – Rafael Montero got a second day off…
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Alexis Diaz moves to the top in Cincinnati
August 11, 2022 Cincinnati Reds — David Bell responded to Hunter Strickland’s recent struggles by announcing that Strickland would be moved out of the ninth inning for a while. Alexis Diaz is the best alternative in the Reds’ bullpen, but Bell likes to use him flexibly to face the middle of the lineup, so Joel…