Category: Spring Vibes
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Spring Vibes, March 24: More Toronto Reliever News, Kopech hits 101 m.p.h., and Game Recaps
Toronto Blue Jays – Two different posts provided a bit more insight on the runways for a return by Opening Day for Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson. First, this post confirms Swanson threw on Thursday and Friday, but Romano will throw today (Sunday, March 24), not yesterday as previously reported. Later on Saturday, Shi Davidi…
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Spring Vibes, March 23: Toronto RP Update, Breaking Down Unsettled Bullpens, and Game Recaps
Toronto Blue Jays – It’s behind a paywall, so the quotes will be brief, however, Kaitlyn McGrath provided updates in her Five questions for the Blue Jays on two key relievers. Erik Swanson played catch on Thursday and Friday while Jordan Romano will throw today (March 23). Because of the timeline, both relievers status for…
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Spring Vibes, March 22: Suarez shines in Seoul, Jansen declares himself ready for Opening Day, Bednar debuts, Game Recaps, and more
San Diego Padres – Despite letting two of three inherited runners score in the eighth on a Mookie Betts single, Robert Suarez settled in against the Dodgers, tossing 1.1 scoreless frames and striking out two for his first save of the season. He threw 24 pitches (66.7 Strike%) and induced five whiffs (20.8 SwStr%) versus the…
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Spring Vibes, March 21: Phillips records the first save of 2024, Padres bullpen falters late, Tanner Scott turning the corner, Game Recaps, and more
Beginning with a game that counts during the Seoul Series, one team mounted a late-inning rally, benefiting from a fortuitous baseball going through a fielder’s glove. The other team managed the game like it was the playoffs, but ran out high-leverage relievers in the eighth while saving its “closer’ for the ninth. Plus, game recaps…
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Spring Vibes, March 19: Durán’s oblique, Jansen’s back (but not on a mound), Kerkering may not be ready, Game Recaps, and more
There have not been many dull moments over the last seven days, with the “closer” news cycles churning out content with ripple effects felt throughout the fantasy community. Relievers exist in a delicate ecosystem, and just when it seems safe, one must adapt on the fly. Monday removed a second reliever from the top tier…