Category: Washington Nationals
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2018 NL East Preview
February 28, 2018 Atlanta Braves – Incumbent righty Arodys Vizcaino is the best bet to start out as the Atlanta closer this year, but we’re very excited to see if AJ Minter can challenge for the job early on in the season, or maybe even during Spring Training. Minter, 24, is the best Atlanta relief…
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Brandon Kintzler can’t get save number 30 while Juan Minaya might be closer of the future for White Sox
October 1, 2017 Chicago White Sox – Juan Minaya picked up his ninth save of the season on Saturday night. Minaya was a perfect 6-for-6 on save chances in the month of September, and after struggling with walks in August, he only gave up two walks in September. A lot can happen in the offseason,…
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Playoff teams begin resting their closers; Alex Wilson’s season is over
September 25, 2017 Pittsburgh Pirates – Twice over the last three days, waiver wire acquisition George Kontos pitched the 8th inning ahead of Felipe Rivero. The Pirates only have six games remaining, but if anyone other than Rivero is needed for a save opp, Kontos is the best bet. Updated hierarchy: Rivero | Kontos |…
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Wade Davis blows first save in over a year
September 24, 2017 Chicago Cubs — All-Star closer Wade Davis gave up a homer to the first batter he faced yesterday, and ended up with his first blown save since last September. After the Cubs took the lead in the top of the 10th, Davis went back out to try and close out the game…