Tag: Andrew Miller
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Jonathan Broxton acquired by Brewers, will set-up for K-Rod
September 1, 2014 Milwaukee Brewers – The Brewers acquired Jonathan Broxton from the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday and the big righty will share set-up duties with lefty Will Smith. With Francisco Rodriguez set to become a free agent next year — and Broxton under contract for $9 million — he’s among the favorites to close…
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Trevor Rosenthal yanked mid-save chance
August 18, 2014 Baltimore Orioles – The Orioles have an embarrassment of riches in their bullpen right now, as Andrew Miller has wonderfully complemented the dominant duo of Darren O’Day and Zach Britton. Miller got the 8th inning hold last night, and has been splitting those opportunities with O’Day over the past several weeks, depending…
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Neftali Feliz’s fastball velocity has everyone worried
August 4, 2014 Texas Rangers – Neftali Feliz blew a save on Sunday, his first blown save in four tries since inheriting the closer job. Normally, that would be good enough to establish a little bit of a leash, but Feliz’s peripherals have been pretty brutal in those four outings — he’s struck out only…
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Miller debuts for the O’s in big spot while Peralta has impressive outing
August 2, 2014 Baltimore Orioles — One day after trading for Andrew Miller, the Orioles threw their new big lefty reliever out there in the 8th inning to protect a one run lead. He was brought on after a walk to Austin Jackson put the tying run on base and two lefties were due up next. Miller…
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Two middle relievers get shipped to contenders; Qualls’ quandries continue
August 1, 2014 Chicago Cubs — Lefty reliever James Russell will have a chance to pitch for a contender after he was shipped to Atlanta as the trade deadline expired. Brian Schlitter, who picked up an eighth-inning hold on Thursday, his team-leading 12th of the season, is the likely candidate to pitch in front of Pedro…