Tag: Aroldis Chapman
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Jose Leclerc to remain as Rangers closer
August 7, 2019 Texas Rangers — Shawn Kelley should be activated from the IL today, but he will not assume the closer’s role. Chris Woodward said that Jose Leclerc has earned that spot and will continue to pitch the ninth inning. Expect Kelley to join Jesse Chavez, Brett Martin and rookie fireballer Emmanuel Clase as…
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Not all vulture saves are created equal
July 24, 2019 Boston Red Sox — Alex Cora tasked Brandon Workman to get a six-out save with the Sox leading the Rays, 5-2, on Tuesday. Workman breezed through the eighth inning on 12 pitches and got two outs in the ninth, but he ran into trouble and eventually exited the game with the bases…
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Two relievers earn their first career saves Sunday
June 10, 2019 Atlanta Braves – After Luke Jackson blew a save chance in the 10th inning, Josh Tomlin recorded his first career save in the 12th inning. Sean Newcomb was the only hierarchy member to not see work on Sunday. Perhaps it’s because the Braves may need him to eat some innings in case…
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Emilio Pagan picks up another save
April 24, 2019 Tampa Bay Rays – Emilio Pagan picked up his second save in as many days, striking out two of the three hitters he faced in a 1-2-3 ninth inning. Kevin Cash praised Pagan after the game and noted that both Jose Alvarado and Diego Castillo will be available on Wednesday after two…
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Seranthony Dominguez finishing strong with save
September 30, 2018 Philadelphia Phillies — Seranthony Dominguez pitched a scoreless 9th for his 15th save of the season. The rookie right-hander had an up and down season but is finishing strong with five straight scoreless appearances and will likely be in the mix for saves in 2019 for the Phillies. Updated hierarchy: *Dominguez | Neris…