Category: Washington Nationals
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Dakota Hudson rising in the St. Louis bullpen
August 2, 2018 Cleveland Indians — The Indians have two legitimate closers at the moment, with a third (Andrew Miller) about to return after consecutive scoreless outings for the Columbus Clippers. Wednesday it was Brad Hand with the five-out save. Hierarchy remains: *Allen | Hand | Cimber. * = closer-by-committee St. Louis Cardinals — 23-year-old…
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Jeremy Jeffress vultures save for Brewers
August 1, 2018 Milwaukee Brewers – After Joakim Soria pitched a clean eighth inning, Jeremy Jeffress closed out a 1-0 win in the ninth to collect his fourth save of the season. Craig Counsell said after the game that Jeffress got the ninth instead of Corey Knebel because of the righties that were coming to the…
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Mad about Madson’s save? There’s a reason it wasn’t Herrera
July 13, 2018 Washington Nationals — Manager Dave Martinez surprised some by going with recent acquisition Kelvin Herrera in the eighth inning and the struggling Ryan Madson in the ninth. Before the game, Martinez informed Herrera that he’d face the top of the Mets order in the late innings, even if that came before the ninth.…
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Kelvin Herrera is a closer once again (for now)
July 11, 2018 Washington Nationals – The Nationals placed Sean Doolittle on the DL yesterday with a left toe injury. Kelvin Herrera will take over the ninth inning in Doolittle’s absence. Updated hierarchy: Herrera | Madson | Kintzler. Tampa Bay Rays – With Chaz Roe on the DL, look for Diego Castillo to take over Roe’s role…
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Sean Doolittle placed on the disabled list
July 10, 2018 Washington Nationals – The Nationals have placed Sean Doolittle on the DL with a left toe injury. Kelvin Herrera is the most likely candidate to close in his place. Updated hierarchy: Herrera | Madson | Kintzler.