Category: Washington Nationals
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Rafael Soriano and Tony Watson pick up saves
September 22, 2014 Washington Nationals – With their focus on the postseason, the Nationals left Drew Storen and Tyler Clippard — both of whom had pitched in back to back games — in the bullpen on Sunday and handed the save chance to embattled former closer Rafael Soriano. Soriano converted, but didn’t do much to…
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Papelbon suspended; Soria secures first save since July
September 16, 2014 Philadelphia Phillies — Jonathan Papelbon’s homage to Michael Jackson has earned him a seven-game suspension, which started last night in San Diego. Ken Giles is the man to own in the Philly pen for the next week — and perhaps thereafter. The Phillies have tired of Papelbon’s antics, issuing a statement that oozes with contempt, and the team is well…
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Drew Storen now The Man in Washington
September 15, 2014 Washington Nationals – Sunday’s scoreless ninth marked four straight saves (and 16 straight scoreless appearances) for Drew Storen, which is enough for him to shake his asterisk for the time being. Given the righty’s recent dominance, it’s unlikely that Rafael Soriano reclaims his job. Hierarchy remains: Storen | Clippard | Soriano. Tampa…
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Joakim Soria and Rafael Soriano make their returns
September 11, 2014 Oakland A’s — After a successful outing on Wednesday, Sean Doolittle is on track to return from the DL on Friday. Hierarchy remains: O’Flaherty | Cook | Gregerson. Houston Astros — With a lefty-heavy Mariners lineup in the 9th, it was Tony Sipp (mentioned in Wednesday’s VSW) who earned the save last night. It’s Josh Fields who will get most of the…
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Storen stays hot; two AL Central arms close to returning
September 9, 2014 Washington Nationals – Drew Storen picked up his second straight save on Monday night. He’s struck out five of the six batters he’s faced since being slotted at the front of the Nats’ committee and appears to be the best bet for saves at the moment. Hierarchy remains: Storen | Clippard |…