Category: Pittsburgh Pirates
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A.J. Minter gets first Braves save after Kenley Jansen was placed on IL
June 29, 2022 Atlanta Braves – The Braves might have tipped their hands on who they think should be closing games without Kenley Jansen. A.J. Minter got the first post-Jansen save chance Tuesday and converted for his first save of 2022. Will Smith was presumably available, but he did not appear. Consider this a fluid…
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We call –30– on this plan from Aaron Boone
June 16, 2022 Philadelphia Phillies — As we told you last night, Corey Knebel will get some time off from the ninth inning, with Seranthony Dominguez and Brad Hand the most likely to fill the closer role for the Phillies. Updated hierarchy: *Dominguez | Hand | Alvarado* = closer-by-committee Milwaukee Brewers — Josh Hader will…
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Tony Santillan, Wil Crowe collect saves
June 1, 2022 Cincinnati Reds – With Art Warren presumably available, Tony Santillan got the ball in the ninth inning at Fenway with the Reds holding a 2-0 lead. Santillan began the inning by giving up a single and a double, but he battled back to get the next two hitters. After an infield single…
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Clay Holmes to close for Yankees while Aroldis Chapman is on IL
May 25, 2022 New York Yankees — Aroldis Chapman was placed on the IL on Tuesday with an achilles injury. Clay Holmes should be the primary option to close while Chapman is out, but Michael King could also be in the mix. Updated hierarchy: Holmes | King | Loaisiga. Minnesota Twins – Emilio Pagan threw…
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Jake McGee hits the IL and Mark Melancon hits the hot seat
May 12, 2022 San Francisco Giants — Jake McGee went on the injured list Wednesday with tightness in his lower back, which will give Camilo Doval the full-time closer job by default. John Brebbia and Tyler Rogers have been excellent this season and will see even more high-leverage work in McGee’s absence. Updated hierarchy: Doval…