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Alex Colome hits DL, forces Rays into committee
June 29, 2016 Tampa Bay Rays – Alex Colome was placed on the 15-day DL Tuesday with biceps tendinitis. It’s retroactive to June 19, so Colome may not miss much more time, but in his stead, manager Kevin Cash will mix and match in the late innings based on matchups. Xavier Cedeno is the best…
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Jim Henderson hits DL; Bruce Rondon records win
June 22, 2016 New York Mets — Jim Henderson hit the DL Tuesday with right biceps tendinitis. Manager Terry Collins said that he will mix and match in the seventh, with Jerry Blevins picking up a hold in that inning on Tuesday. Blevins lowered his ERA to 1.45 with the clean outing and gets Henderson’s spot…
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Santiago Casilla placed on paternity leave
June 18, 2016 San Francisco Giants — Santiago Casilla was placed on paternity leave yesterday, and will miss the weekend series in Tampa Bay. Jeff Samardzija was excellent last night, so the bullpen was not needed. Casilla has three straight scoreless appearances, but is only a week removed from a rough stretch that saw him lose two…
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Shawn Kelley to close until Jonathan Papelbon’s return
June 17, 2016 Washington Nationals — When Felipe Rivero ran into trouble in the ninth inning Thursday night, manager Dusty Baker turned again to Shawn Kelley, who retired the two batters he faced to close it out for his second save. After the game, Baker named Kelley the closer until Jonathan Papelbon returns from the DL, though…
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Jake McGee placed on DL; Carlos Estevez best bet to close
June 11, 2016 Colorado Rockies – The Rockies have placed closer Jake McGee on the disabled list. After today’s game, manager Walt Weiss named Estevez the closer while McGee is out Updated hierarchy: Estevez | Motte | Logan.