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NL Central Preview
March 5, 2021 Chicago Cubs – The Cubs let 2020 closer Jeremy Jeffress walk, which means that Craig Kimbrel will start the year as the closer for the Cubs. Kimbrel finished the year looking every bit like the pitcher Chicago thought they were getting when they signed him to a $43 million contract in 2019,…
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NL West Preview
March 5, 2021 Arizona Diamondbacks – Arizona acquired Joakim Soria in early February, but Torey Lovullo said he was “not going down that road” when asked about Soria’s chances of winning the closer’s job. The good news is you won’t have to worry about Stefan Crichton crying about it if he doesn’t earn the role…
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The Rays squander another chance at history
September 27, 2020 Tampa Bay Rays — The Rays had another chance to be the first team in history with 13 different pitchers recording a save. Aaron Loup was warming up but Aaron Slegers was able to record the last out to pick up his second save of the season. We will see if the…
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Hector Neris notches a save for the Phillies
September 16, 2020 Philadelphia Phillies – With Brandon Workman seemingly available, the Phillies turned to Hector Neris to close out Tuesday’s 4-1 win over the Mets. Manager Joe Girardi said that he might switch things up in the late innings, and it looks like he’s staying true to his word. We’ll slap a committee tag…