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  • Kelvin Herrera injured again; Koda Glover should close in Washington

    August 26, 2018 Washington Nationals — Kelvin Herrera went down with what appears to be a serious leg injury. We expect the Nationals to return to Koda Glover in the ninth. Updated hierarchy: Glover | Miller | Holland.

  • Kenley Jansen and Seranthony Dominguez continue to struggle

    August 26, 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers — Kenley Jansen blew the save yesterday by allowing a solo home run to Austin Hedges.  Jansen has made three appearances since returning from the DL and allowed at least one home run in each.  It’s the first time in his career that he has allowed a home run in…

  • Zach Britton records first save as a Yankee against his former team

    August 25, 2018 New York Yankees — Aaron Boone said he would mix and match and that’s exactly what happened last night. In a tie game, David Robertson pitched the 7th inning and gave up a pair of unearned runs. The Yankees tied it back up, and Dellin Betances came on to face the 4-5-6…

  • Pat Neshek notches another save in Philly

    August 24, 2018 Philadelphia Phillies — All of a sudden, Pat Neshek has racked up four saves, including one Thursday against the Nationals with a clean ninth inning. He should continue to compete for opportunities in the weeks ahead with Seranthony Dominguez, who has allowed five earned runs in his last seven appearances. Updated hierarchy: *Dominguez…

  • Without Chapman, Boone to “mix and match” in the Yankees ninth

    August 23, 2018 New York Yankees — Aaron Boone hasn’t been thrilling Yankee fans with his bullpen management lately. Now with Aroldis Chapman headed to the disabled list, Boone says he’ll “mix and match” in the ninth inning among Dellin Betances, Zach Britton, and David Robertson. Robertson has had recent shoulder concerns, but he also…

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