Category: st louis cardinals

  • Bud Norris on thin ice after two bad outings

    September 4, 2018 St. Louis Cardinals – Two consecutive bad outings suddenly have Bud Norris back on the hot seat. On Sunday, Norris coughed up three runs in the 10th inning and took the loss, and yesterday, he blew a 2-run lead in a game that the Cardinals would go on to lose in extra…

  • Without Chapman, Boone to “mix and match” in the Yankees ninth

    August 23, 2018 New York Yankees — Aaron Boone hasn’t been thrilling Yankee fans with his bullpen management lately. Now with Aroldis Chapman headed to the disabled list, Boone says he’ll “mix and match” in the ninth inning among Dellin Betances, Zach Britton, and David Robertson. Robertson has had recent shoulder concerns, but he also…

  • Ryan Madson’s DL stint opens the door for Koda Glover

    August 15, 2018 Washington Nationals – Ryan Madson thought he would avoid the disabled list, but it turns out that’s not the case and he’ll become the latest Washington reliever to hit the DL. Prior to Tuesday’s game, Dave Martinez indicated that Koda Glover is now his first option at closer. He also said that Justin…

  • Trevor Hildenberger records save for Twins

    August 12, 2018 Minnesota Twins — Trevor Hildenberger received the first post-Fernando Rodney save chance and it got off to a rocky start.  Hildenberger walked the leadoff batter in the ninth, gave up a homer to the next batter to make it a one-run game, and then gave up a single.  He was able to…

  • Adam Ottavino picks up his fifth save

    August 11, 2018 Colorado Rockies — One night after Wade Davis had another rough outing, Adam Ottavino shut the door in the ninth inning for his fifth save of the year. Ottavino’s ERA now sits nearly four full runs better than Davis’. Davis has taken the loss in three of his last four appearances, though he…