Category: Seattle Mariners
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2021 AL West Preview
March 3, 2021 Houston Astros — Houston’s bullpen was heavily reinforced in the offseason, with Joe Smith returning after a 2020 opt-out, Pedro Baez and Ryne Stanek signing on as free agents, and Steve Cishek joining the team on a minor-league contract. Ryan Pressly, who took over the ninth when Roberto Osuna was injured, should…
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Blake Taylor placed on IL; Sam Coonrod gets another save
September 8, 2020 Miami Marlins – After Brandon Kintzler blew the save in the 9th inning, the Marlins retook the lead in the 10th and Nick Vincent converted the opportunity. Kintzler has had a couple blown saves recently but has been generally solid and is unlikely to lose the job at this point. Hierarchy remains:…
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Tony Watson records save while Angels move towards a committee
September 6, 2020 San Francisco Giants – Tony Watson and his 0.75 ERA finally recorded his first save of the season with a perfect 9th inning yesterday. Rogers got the 8th inning ahead of Watson and struggled, while Sam Coonrod came on in the 5th. Watson is the Giants’ best reliever and that combined with…
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New closers in Arizona, Seattle, and Baltimore after deadline deals
September 1, 2020 Philadelphia Phillies – The Phillies added David Phelps early Monday, giving them another solid late-inning arm. Look for Phelps to help bridge the gap to Brandon Workman. Updated hierarchy: Workman | Neris | Phelps. Milwaukee Brewers – With David Phelps lost to trade, look for lefty Alex Claudio to get a few…
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Yoshihisa Hirano to close for Seattle after Taylor Williams traded to the Padres
August 31, 2020 Seattle Mariners – The Mariners traded Taylor Williams to the Padres, which means Yoshihisa Hirano will slide into the vacated closer’s role, with Yohan Ramirez and Anthony Misiewicz setting up Hirano. Updated hierarchy: Hirano | Ramirez | Misiewicz.