Category: San Diego Padres
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Benoit back as closer; two AL East relievers grab vulture saves
September 25, 2014 San Diego Padres — For the first time in nearly a month, Joaquin Benoit picked up a save thanks to a perfect ninth inning. He lowered his ERA to 1.52 and has picked up a save in seven of his last eight outings. While veteran Vulture Save Watch resident Kevin Quackenbush may get Thursday’s…
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Hunter Strickland and Roman Mendez have arrived
September 23, 2014 San Francisco Giants — Since Bruce Bochy’s late-August announcement that Santiago Casilla would share save opportunities with a committee, Casilla has continued to get every available chance. On Monday, though, Casilla pitched the eleventh and twelfth (in a tie game on the road!!), leaving the save for Hunter Strickland, whom you know all too well…
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Ken Giles picks up first career save in Papelbon’s absence
September 21, 2014 Cleveland Indians – Marc Rzepczynski picked up a four out save last night. Rzepczynski came on with two men on base in the 8th inning and the Indians up four runs. He struck out the only batter he faced in the 8th and then pitched a 1-2-3 9th to record his first save…
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John Holdzkom: a name to remember
September 17, 2014 Detroit Tigers — After Glen Perkins handed the Tigers a win in the top half of the ninth, Joe Nathan’s poor command and Ezequiel Carrera’s defensive mistake combined to give it right back. After the game, Brad Ausmus confirmed that Nathan remains the closer, 5.10 ERA and all, but Nathan remains on the Hot Seat, where he’s made…
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Sean Doolittle off DL, Uehara and Holland return
September 13, 2014 Oakland A’s – Closer Sean Doolittle returned from the DL yesterday. Manager Bob Melvin said that everyone will return to their normal roles so it sounds like Doolittle will resume closing games immediately. Updated hierarchy: Doolittle | O’Flaherty | Cook. Boston Red Sox — Edward Mujica recorded another save on Friday night. Meanwhile, Koji Uehara returned…