Category: Seattle Mariners
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Alexis Diaz moves to the top in Cincinnati
August 11, 2022 Cincinnati Reds — David Bell responded to Hunter Strickland’s recent struggles by announcing that Strickland would be moved out of the ninth inning for a while. Alexis Diaz is the best alternative in the Reds’ bullpen, but Bell likes to use him flexibly to face the middle of the lineup, so Joel…
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Recapping a busy day of trades and back injuries
August 3, 2022 Pittsburgh Pirates – David Bednar hasn’t pitched since Friday, his only appearance since a July 24 outing, which made it a bit surprising that it was Wil Crowe who got the ninth inning on Tuesday. Crowe converted his third save of the year and after the game manager Derek Shelton said that…
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Matt Moore earns vulture save for Rangers; could more chances come for him?
July 29, 2022 Texas Rangers — After Brett Martin pitched three of four, Matt Moore was called Thursday upon to earn his second save, as referenced in yesterday’s Vulture Save Watch. Moore has been excellent this season (1.70 ERA, 52 Ks in 47.2 IP) and could be in consideration for future save chances. Former closer…
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Taylor Rogers is about to lose his job
July 28, 2022 San Diego Padres — Taylor Rogers blew another save on Wednesday, his sixth in a 22-game stretch that has been as awful as the first 20 games were fantastic. Questioned after the game, he defended his performance (“tied for the [league] lead” in saves), but manager Bob Melvin said he would consider…
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Cubs being cautious with David Robertson ahead of trade deadline
July 27, 2022 Chicago Cubs – Future former Cub David Robertson was unavailable for a second straight day, which allowed Mychal Givens to secure his second save of the season. It’s pretty clear that they will be careful with Robertson ahead of the trade deadline, with teams like the Mets interested in acquiring his services.…