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Angels bullpen becoming more muddled by the day
June 26, 2017 Los Angeles Angels – Cam Bedrosian, Blake Parker, Keynan Middleton, David Hernandez, and Huston Street spent Friday and Saturday sorting out who would be the best man for the 9th inning in a strong Angels bullpen that still has yet to establish any defined roles for its relievers. Then, on Sunday, in…
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Tony Watson’s days as Pirates closer may be numbered
June 7, 2017 Pittsburgh Pirates – Tony Watson gave up a two-run homer in Tuesday’s ninth inning to send the game to extra innings, a game the Pirates eventually lost. His fourth blown save of the year came after Felipe Rivero struck out two and lowered his ERA to 0.60. Clint Hurdle was noncommittal after the game but did note…
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Adam Ottavino heads to the DL
May 31, 2017 Colorado Rockies — Adam Ottavino was placed on the 10-day DL thanks to shoulder inflammation. The Rockies called up Carlos Estevez from Triple-A and he rewarded the club by giving up five hits and three earned runs on Tuesday in a low-leverage spot during an eventual 10-4 loss. Chris Rusin and Jake McGee (1.74 ERA,…
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Steve Cishek struggles after Edwin Diaz is demoted
May 17, 2017 Seattle Mariners — Edwin Diaz was demoted from the closer role Tuesday, replaced by a committee that will include Nick Vincent, Tony Zych, newly returned Steve Cishek, and Mark Rzepczynski. Two of those guys – Vincent and Zych – were unavailable for Tuesday night’s game, having pitched both three straight. That left…
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Dellin Betances to close for Yankees after Aroldis Chapman hits DL
May 14, 2017 New York Yankees — Aroldis Chapman will head to the 10-day DL with rotator cuff inflammation. Dellin Betances will close in Chapman’s absence. Updated hierarchy: Betances | Clippard | Warren.