Category: San Francisco Giants
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Trevor Rosenthal struggling, Cory Gearrin records save
June 19, 2016 St. Louis Cardinals — Trevor Rosenthal entered the game yesterday to try and protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning, and he left with the bases loaded and no outs. Kevin Siegrist relieved Rosenthal and allowed two of those inherited runners to score. Rosenthal didn’t technically receive a blown save yesterday since he left with the Cardinals still in…
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Santiago Casilla placed on paternity leave
June 18, 2016 San Francisco Giants — Santiago Casilla was placed on paternity leave yesterday, and will miss the weekend series in Tampa Bay. Jeff Samardzija was excellent last night, so the bullpen was not needed. Casilla has three straight scoreless appearances, but is only a week removed from a rough stretch that saw him lose two…
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Jonathan Papelbon sits with soreness
June 14, 2016 Washington Nationals — Jonathan Papelbon (aka the “D.C. Strangler”) stayed firmly planted on the Nationals’ dugout bench last night, while Shawn Kelley pitched a five-out save against the Cubs. After the game, Dusty Baker commented that Pap was “sore” and “ailing,” but claimed that the soreness was not arm-related. This confusing development comes as Pap…
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Jason Grilli gives Roberto Osuna some much-needed rest
June 13, 2016 Toronto Blue Jays – A stretch of 10 appearances in a 17-day span prompted John Gibbons to give Roberto Osuna a second consecutive day off on Sunday, and Jason Grilli got the save in his place. Osuna’s job is perfectly safe, and Grilli has quickly established himself as the youngster’s handcuff. Hierarchy remains:…
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J.T. Chargois could help the Twins’ beleaguered bullpen
June 11, 2016 Minnesota Twins — Trevor May was placed on the 15-day DL with back spasms on Friday. Based on usage, Ryan Pressly moves into the hierarchy — but keep an eye on hard-throwing rookie J.T. Chargois, called up to replace May. The 25-year-old missed 2013 and 2014 after Tommy John surgery, but he works in the high 90s…