Tag: Adam Warren

  • Betances dominating, Rondon has a rough outing

    June 7, 2014 New York Yankees — Protecting a 2 run lead in the 8th inning, the Yankees called on Dellin Betances.  He pitched a clean inning, with 2 ks, and picked up his 8th hold of the season.  Betances now has a ridiculous 61 ks in 36 innings this season and is turning into a…

  • Aaron Loup earning a more defined role in Toronto bullpen

    June 2, 2014 Toronto Blue Jays – Up by four runs in the 9th inning, the Blue Jays went to Aaron Loup, who pitched a clean inning to close the game out.  Loup’s role has been difficult to define for much of the past season and a half — at various times, he’s been everything…

  • Scott Downs picks up rare save; Jose Valverde released

    May 27, 2014 New York Mets — They say that if you love something, you should let it go; apparently, the Mets have a thing for mediocre relievers on the high side of 35. On the heels of turning Kyle Farnsworth into Inigo Montoya, New York axed Jose Valverde on Monday for giving up four runs in two-thirds of an inning. Even after his successful spot…

  • Tommy Hunter could lose his job; Mets and A’s closing by committee

    May 14, 2014 Baltimore Orioles — After an overturned call on a Rajai Davis steal, Tommy Hunter blew his second straight save and boasts a 21.60 ERA over his last four appearances. Hunter has allowed 29 baserunners in his 15 IP so far this year, and the cries to replace him are getting louder. Buck Showalter is speaking in generalities thus…

  • David Robertson returns from disabled list

    April 22, 2014 New York Yankees — David Robertson has returned from the disabled list and is expected to be available for Tuesday night’s game with the Red Sox. Hierarchy change: David Robertson to Closer, Shawn Kelley to Set-up, Adam Warren to 2nd in line. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2015 Closer . Updated NYY…