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Pressly To IL, Neris to close
Houston Astros — Ryan Pressly was placed on the IL with Knee Inflammation. The move is backdated to April 14. Hector Neris will get first crack at saves, but Ryne Stanek will also be in the mix. Also expect Phil Maton to see some higher leverage work in his absence. Updated Hierarchy: Neris | Stanek…
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Chapman struggles while Doval shines
April 16, 2022 New York Yankees — Aroldis Chapman needed a rest both due to workload and also to get some distance from a disaster outing against the Blue Jays on Thursday. Unfortunately, he got pressed into service in the 11th inning after Clarke Schmidt loaded the bases loaded with 1 out. The historically correct…
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Michael King rescues Yankees while Anthony Bender tightens hold on closer gig
April 15, 2022 New York Yankees — Every closer is due for a poor outing, and maybe Aroldis Chapman got his clunker out of the way early. The flame-throwing veteran loaded the bases on three walks with no outs on Thursday against the Blue Jays and was pulled for Michael King, who danced around the…
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Corey Knebel is back already
April 14, 2022 Philadelphia Phillies — It didn’t take Corey Knebel long to recover; he’s already back with the Phillies after a one-day stint on the COVID IL. We anticipate he’ll move right back into the ninth inning. Updated hierarchy: Knebel | Alvarado | Hand. San Francisco Giants — Gabe Kapler said Jake McGee was…