Category: Seattle Mariners
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Taylor Rogers leaves game early; Andrew Chafin dealt to Oakland
July 27, 2021 Minnesota Twins – Taylor Rogers threw five pitches in Monday night’s game, then exited with a finger injury. In a weird twist, this might actually raise his fantasy value over the season’s final months — assuming the injury makes him an unattractive trade target, but is mild enough that he can return…
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Cristian Javier ascending in Houston
July 26, 2021 Cleveland Indians – With 2-3-4 due up for the Rays, the Indians went with James Karinchak in the 8th, leaving the 9th for Emmanuel Clase, who converted for his 12th save. Karinchak remains the top dog in this pen, though Clase will continue to get opportunities on occasion. Hierarchy remains: *Karinchak |…
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Trade Deadline Buy/Sell: American League
July 15, 2021 Special Update (Part 1 of 2 — check back later for the National League) —–Glossary:BUY+: This player has a strong chance (at least 50%) of becoming a closer by the trade deadline.BUY: This player has a small chance (at least 20%) of becoming a closer by the trade deadline.SELL: This player has…
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Paul Sewald, Joakim Soria pick up their first saves of the season
July 2, 2021 Seattle Mariners — Paul Sewald recorded the final four outs Thursday for the surging Seattle Mariners (22-13 in their last 35 games) to earn his first save. Kendall Graveman did not pitch, and there was no indication postgame that Sewald is now “the guy.” But a look at the numbers shows just…
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Kendall Graveman looks like the man in Seattle
July 1, 2021 New York Yankees — It’s all about roster construction. When the Mets were down 12 with the bases loaded in the eighth inning on Wednesday night, they had the luxury of turning to converted outfielder Albert Almora, who scattered a walk, hit batsman, and homer around three outs, slamming the door with…