Category: Uncategorized
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Houck to IL, Whitlock and Schreiber to lead committee
August 9, 2022 Boston Red Sox – Tanner Houck was placed on the IL today, we expect Garrett Whitlock and John Schreiber to lead a committee while he is out, and we think Hirokazu Sawamura will see an increased role as well. Updated Hierarchy: *Whitlock | Schreiber | Sawamura* = closer-by-committee
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Felix Bautista staking claim to Orioles job
August 9, 2022 Baltimore Orioles – Felix Bautista looked like the clear choice after Jorge Lopez was traded, and now, he’s received and converted both save chances for the Orioles since the deal. We’re removing this very short-lived asterisk. Updated hierarchy: Bautista | Tate | Perez. Los Angeles Angels – Ryan Tepera got the save…
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Mark Melancon picks up a save; Hunter Strickland on thin ice
August 8, 2022 Cincinnati Reds – Hunter Strickland coughed up a 1-run lead in the 9th, but ended up getting the win after the Reds rallied in the top of the 10th and Ross Detwiler closed the door in the bottom half. It was the first save of the season for Detwiler, who was the…
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We welcome James Karinchak and Aroldis Chapman back to their respective teams’ hierarchies
August 7, 2022 Cleveland Guardians – James Karinchak pitched a perfect 8th inning with a pair of strikeouts (and this crazy celebration) before Emmanuel Clase got the 9th inning. Karinchak allowed runs in his first two outings after he was called up in July but now he has strung together ten straight scoreless appearances. We will…