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Wade Davis returns from the DL
September 3, 2016 Kansas City Royals — Wade Davis was activated from the DL on Friday, and Ned Yost immediately threw him into the fire. After the Royals took a one-run lead, Davis got a save opportunity in his first action since July. He promptly hit the first batter he faced, and after a double and…
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C.J. Edwards collects first career save
September 2, 2016 Chicago Cubs — As the Vulture Save Watch predicted, C.J. Edwards was called upon in the ninth Thursday with closer Aroldis Chapman needing the night off. Edwards picked up his first career save, one of a few developing storylines for the Chicago bullpen. The Cubs activated reliever Joe Smith from the disabled list…
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Fernando Rodney to close for Miami with AJ Ramos on the DL
August 9, 2016 Miami Marlins – A.J. Ramos’s finger injury was apparently more serious than the team let on, and he’s expected to be placed on the disabled list. Fernando Rodney, who got the save on Sunday, should close in his place. Updated hierarchy: Rodney | Barraclough | Dunn.
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Carlos Estevez losing grip on ninth inning in Colorado
August 9, 2016 Colorado Rockies — This might be the last straw for Carlos Estevez’s job as the Rockies’ closer. Following a couple of miserable outings last week, Estevez melted down last night at Coors Field, coughing up three runs in one-third of an inning for his fifth blown save of the year. After the game,…