Tag: Austin Pruitt

  • David Robertson to shoulder the load amidst Phillies bullpen injuries

    August 22, 2022 Milwaukee Brewers – Devin Williams wasn’t available Sunday after a heavy workload leading up, so Taylor Rogers got the 9th inning in a 3-run game, converting for his 29th save of the season — and his first since July 23. Hierarchy remains: Williams | Rogers | Bush. Cincinnati Reds – With a…

  • Can Hector Neris save your fantasy playoffs?

    September 22, 2018 Philadelphia Phillies — The Phillies bullpen fell apart last night, with Pat Neshek giving up four runs and taking the loss. Seranthony Dominguez pitched a scoreless 6th inning, and his use in the late innings has not been consistent. The guy to watch here is Hector Neris, who pitched the 9th inning last…

  • White Sox bullpen roles murky after Joakim Soria trade

    July 27, 2018 Chicago White Sox – Shortly after the Joakim Soria trade, the White Sox took the field for a day game, and sent Jace Fry out to get the last 2 outs of the 7th inning in a game they were losing by four. Though Fry was the pick of some beat guys…

  • Pirates await word on severity of Felipe Vazquez injury

    May 28, 2018 Pittsburgh Pirates – Sometimes, forearm discomfort is no big deal. But often, it’s a precursor to Tommy John surgery. Felipe Vazquez, who left the game early complaining of forearm discomfort in his final two pitches, will get evaluated today, and the Pirates may need a new closer for the foreseeable future. Up…

  • The Orioles bullpen is slowly getting back to full strength

    June 24, 2017 Baltimore Orioles — Darren O’Day returned from the DL with a scoreless eighth inning in a blowout loss. The Orioles need bullpen reinforcements badly, and O’Day should immediately return to his setup role behind Brad Brach. Zach Britton pitched a scoreless inning in a rehab relief assignment and looks to be on track…