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  • Jake McGee records another save for Rays, Mets struggle without Familia

    June 14, 2015 Tampa Bay Rays — Jake McGee recorded his third save of the season on Saturday after Brad Boxberger pitched the 8th inning.  Boxberger replaced starter Chris Archer after he gave up a leadoff walk to start the 8th.  After giving up the tying homerun to the first batter he faced, Boxberger was able to get out of…

  • A farewell to (both) arms: Pat Venditte hits the DL

    June 13, 2015 Oakland Athletics — Nothing (green and) gold can stay. Switch-pitching Pat Venditte, who started his career with 5.2 scoreless innings, became the latest Oakland player to hit the disabled list, with a frayed right labrum. And no, everyone, he can’t just pitch with his left arm, not if he wants his shoulder…

  • Weekly Hot Seat Update: June 12, 2015

    A few quick lists this week, comprising all 30 of the top guys in our depth chart: Top three closers at the moment — Zach Britton; David Robertson; Drew Storen These guys have high strikeout rates, low walk rates, and there’s nothing in their advanced stats to suggest trouble ahead. Britton‘s GB% is second among all qualified relievers (69.8%). Knocking…

  • Bobby Parnell returns; Jonathan Papelbon trade rumors heat up

    June 12, 2015 Tampa Bay Rays — It was a bad seventh inning for the Rays bullpen Thursday night. Up 2-1, manager Kevin Cash went with Kevin Jepsen, who allowed the tying run before getting yanked. Brad Boxberger came into the game with men on first and third with one out and the 1-2-3 hitters…

  • Andrew Miller hits DL; Jake McGee gets first save

    June 11, 2015 New York Yankees — As indicated in an alert on Wednesday, Andrew Miller has been placed on the disabled list with a strained forearm. Dellin Betances will close in his place, while Chasen Shreve and Jacob Lindgren move up to the 8th and 7th inning roles. Updated hierarchy: Betances | Shreve |…

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