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Seth Lugo in the mix for saves while Ken Giles could go on the IL
August 11, 2019 New York Mets — Seth Lugo started the eighth inning of a tie game yesterday and retired the first two batters he faced to tie the franchise record of 26 consecutive batters retired. Unfortunately, the next batter hit a go-ahead solo home run. After the Mets took a one-run lead in the…
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Cubs go to a committee after Kimbrel injury
August 6, 2019 New York Mets – A game one appearance by Edwin Diaz meant that the save chance in the nightcap of the Mets’ doubleheader sweep went to Seth Lugo. Lugo, who now has not allowed a run in his last 15.2 innings (including no hits OR walks in his last 10 innings), pitched…
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Scott Oberg converts his first save as newly anointed Rockies closer
August 3, 2019 Colorado Rockies — Bud Black announced that Scott Oberg will take over as closer “for the time being,” and that Wade Davis will move to the middle innings. Oberg got his first opportunity in his new role last night, coming in to protect a one-run lead. He gave up a pair of…
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Sam Dyson goes directly from the runway to the mound
August 2, 2019 Minnesota Twins — Newly acquired Sam Dyson was immediately thrust into a save situation for the Twins and immediately disappointed, allowing four straight to reach base (walk, single, RBI double, walk). Taylor Rogers allowed a game-tying single to blow the save, but managed to strike out the side to send the game…
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Around the league after a busy trade deadline for bullpen moves
August 1, 2019 Atlanta Braves — The Braves have watched Luke Jackson struggle over the last three weeks (13.50 ERA, 2.50 WHIP), and they responded at the trade deadline by acquiring 248 career saves through Shane Greene and Mark Melancon. Add those guys to the mellifluous Chris Martin and you have a situation where yesterday’s…