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  • Jonathan Loaisiga picks up another save while Diego Castillo is activated from the IL

    May 15, 2021 New York Yankees — The Yankees did indeed give Aroldis Chapman a second day off after his recent heavy workload, but it was Jonathan Loaisiga who got the vulture save over Chad Green.  Green pitched a scoreless 7th after the Yankees took the lead in the top of the inning while Loaisiga…

  • Michael Fulmer emerging for Tigers

    May 14, 2021 Detroit Tigers — Gregory Soto was given his customary save chance Thursday, but when he ran into trouble (just one out and 2 ER), Michael Fulmer came on to get the final two outs on five pitches to earn his second save. It’s the second time this month Fulmer has come into…

  • Trevor May and Blake Treinen record saves while Rafael Dolis has a calf strain

    May 9, 2021 New York Mets – Edwin Diaz got the day off yesterday and Trevor May pitched a scoreless ninth for his first save of the season, but we aren’t telling you anything that the Vulture Save Watch didn’t already tell you yesterday.   Hierarchy remains: Diaz | May | Familia. Toronto Blue Jays —…

  • Gabe Kapler: committee enthusiast

    May 7, 2021 San Francisco Giants – Manager Gabe Kapler has effectively placed the committee asterisk on the Giants bullpen, saying Wednesday that Tyler Rogers will be in the ninth-inning mix more often. We’ll keep Jake McGee at the top for now, but he has had a rough time of late, allowing seven earned runs…

  • Darren O’Day is placed on the IL

    May 2, 2021 Toronto Blue Jays — Jordan Romano pitched a scoreless 10th inning to pick up the win yesterday.  Romano has strung together three straight scoreless appearances after struggling in his first appearance off the IL.  However, it was Rafael Dolis who pitched a scoreless top of the 9th inning of a tie game,…