Tag: Adam Ottavino

  • Mark Melancon picks up a save; Hunter Strickland on thin ice

    August 8, 2022 Cincinnati Reds – Hunter Strickland coughed up a 1-run lead in the 9th, but ended up getting the win after the Reds rallied in the top of the 10th and Ross Detwiler closed the door in the bottom half. It was the first save of the season for Detwiler, who was the…

  • Diamondbacks and Angels both going closer-by-committee

    August 6, 2022 Baltimore Orioles – The first post-Jorge Lopez save chance went to Felix Bautista, as we anticipated following the trade. Bautista converted, and could kick this asterisk quickly if he gets the next chance or two. Hierarchy remains: *Bautista | Tate | Perez.* = closer-by-committee Tampa Bay Rays – Colin Poche picked up…

  • Garrett Whitlock picks up a save; La Tortuga unhittable

    July 26, 2022 Philadelphia Phillies – While the Phillies are continuing to look for bullpen help — including someone that could potentially supplant Seranthony Dominguez as closer — the righty has been making a case that, well, maybe he should stick in the role after all. Since mid-July, Dominguez has allowed just two runs in…

  • Adam Ottavino getting key late-game outs for the Mets

    July 12, 2022 New York Mets – While Drew Smith and Seth Lugo have traded inconsistent outings, veteran Adam Ottavino has become a stabilizing force in the Mets bullpen. He got the 8th inning last night in a 2-run game and pitched a scoreless inning, and is now, at minimum, in the conversation for saves…

  • Josh Staumont secures second straight save

    April 20, 2022 Kansas City Royals — Josh Staumont recorded his second save in as many chances on Tuesday, with Scott Barlow pitching a perfect eighth inning. We’ll swap these two at the top of the hierarchy, but don’t be surprised if the Royals continue to mix and match with Staumont and Barlow in the…