Category: toronto blue jays
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Greg Holland getting his groove back; Roberto Osuna on paternity leave
September 12, 2017 Toronto Blue Jays – Roberto Osuna has left the team for a few days, returning to Mexico to be on hand for the birth of his child. Dominic Leone got the save in his place last night; look for Leone and Ryan Tepera to share opportunities for the next couple days in…
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The Angels return to a closer-by-committee
September 11, 2017 Los Angeles Angels – Sporting a three-run lead, the Angels went Bedrosian-Parker-Petit to get through the final three innings. So the committee is back — maybe it never really left — though we still think Parker is the best bet at this point to get a save on any given night. Updated…
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Roberto Osuna unavailable due to a bad neck, Nicasio moves to top of Cardinals’ committee
September 10, 2017 St. Louis Cardinals — The Cardinals went right back to their newest bullpen piece last night, and Juan Nicasio responded by striking out two in a scoreless inning for the save. Nicasio has been pitching well and racking up reliever stats (2 wins, 2 holds, and 2 saves in his last 7 appearances). …
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The Ballad of Bruce Rondon can again be heard in Toledo
August 15, 2017 Detroit Tigers – Bruce Rondon, who has been the “closer of the future” for the Tigers for like 4 years now, was sent to AAA after getting blown up this weekend. Alex Wilson inherits his first in line spot, and Joe Jimenez could also nab a few extra holds as a result.…
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Cam Bedrosian pitching like closer for Angels
August 13, 2017 Los Angeles Angels — Cam Bedrosian converted his second straight save opportunity since Bud Norris was removed as closer. Keynan Middleton got the win, and Blake Parker struck out two in a scoreless eighth inning. Bedrosian could be on his way to asserting himself as the primary closer for the Angels, but…