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  • Jays go back to Rafael Dolis after Jordan Romano’s shaky outing

    April 26, 2021 Detroit Tigers – Buck Farmer allowed 2 more runs yesterday and is off to a rough start this season. The Tigers will continue to mix and match in the late innings, but it’s unlikely that Farmer gets much high-leverage work until he can lower his 9.72 ERA. Updated hierarchy: *B.Garcia | Soto…

  • If you own Amir Garrett right now, we’re very sorry

    April 22, 2021 Cincinnati Reds — As of Wednesday afternoon, Amir Garrett still had David Bell’s confidence — but that was before a three-run meltdown to blow a Reds victory and run his ERA to 16.20. After the game, Bell doubled down — but we still don’t think there’s any way he can justify giving…

  • Everyone seems to be getting a save in Seattle and Kansas City

    April 16, 2021 Seattle Mariners – It sure looks like a committee is taking shape in Seattle. Kendall Graveman and Keynan Middleton each earned their second save of the year in both ends of a doubleheader on Thursday. Rafael Montero, who also has two saves this season, pitched the sixth inning to set up Graveman…

  • Jordan Romano the latest Blue Jay to hit the IL

    April 15, 2021 Toronto Blue Jays – The Jays again lost their committee leader to the IL, as Jordan Romano will miss time with right ulnar neuritis. Rafael Dolis is likely the first choice for saves now as Toronto will try to patchwork its way through the late innings. Tim Mayza and Trent Thornton could…

  • Bryan Garcia nearly earns a Houdini

    April 15, 2021 Detroit Tigers — Up three in the eighth and facing the top of the Astros order, AJ Hinch turned to Gregory Soto, perhaps hoping that the 26-year-old could get a six-out save. But Soto loaded the bases (error, walk, hit) and even an inning-ending double play couldn’t get him a shot at…