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Tag: Adam Warren

  • The Padres were serious about this committee thing

    May 29, 2017 New York Yankees – Adam Warren entered the game with 2 outs in the 8th inning with the tying run on deck, retired the first man he faced, then stayed on for the 9th for his first save of the season. He remains the Yankees’ 7th-inning man for now. Hierarchy remains: Betances…

  • Michael Lorenzen pitching well in Cincinnati

    May 23, 2017 Cincinnati Reds — Michael Lorenzen got the eighth inning ahead of Raisel Iglesias on Monday, and has allowed only one run in his last 12.1 IP. Drew Storen has been solid on the season as well, though less consistent in May (5 ER in 7 IP), and his last six appearances have come with…

  • Santiago Casilla’s job is in serious jeopardy

    September 8, 2016 San Francisco Giants – Santiago Casilla blew his seventh save of the season last night, and while #GiantsTwitter had a lot to say on the matter, Bruce Bochy was silent after the game about the closer role. With the Giants holding on to a playoff spot by the slimmest of margins, it’s possible…

  • Hector Rondon returns to bolster Cubs bullpen

    September 7, 2016 Chicago Cubs — Hector Rondon was activated Tuesday and subsequently made his first appearance since August 16. Manager Joe Maddon said that Rondon won’t slide back into a specific eighth-inning role, but we think that if both Aroldis Chapman and C.J. Edwards were unavailable, Rondon would get the call in the ninth. Updated…

  • Andrew Bailey records back to back saves

    September 6, 2016 Los Angeles Angels – Andrew Bailey recorded his second save of the season last night, pitching a 1-2-3 ninth inning. The Angels’ bullpen was stretched early in the game, with starter Jered Weaver only lasting 4 innings. While we expect Mike Scioscia to mix and match going forward, we are comfortable moving…