Tag: B.J. Rosenberg
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Craig Kimbrel out with sore shoulder; Phillies get an arm back
April 15, 2015 Atlanta Braves – David Carpenter got the save in a wild 9-6 win at Philadelphia – unexpected to everyone except Fredi Gonzalez, who held closer Craig Kimbrel out due to right shoulder soreness that crept up over the weekend. Kimbrel plans to rest for a few days, which means Carpenter is the…
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Heath Bell struggles; Oakland committee humming along
April 14, 2014 Milwaukee Brewers – With Francisco Rodriguez and Jim Henderson both getting the night off, lefty Will Smith was summoned for the one-out save chance, striking out the only man he faced on three pitches. He’s the slickest they is, but he’s unlikely to get any more save opportunities while K-Rod and Henderson…
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A’s call on Gregerson, Bass gets save for Astros
April 13, 2014 Oakland A’s –Luke Gregerson picked up the first save for Oakland since Jim Johnson was removed as closer. Sean Doolittle pitched a perfect 8th and also got the first out of the 9th before Gregerson came on to finish the game. Tonight’s usage was likely matchup-driven, as there were 2 lefties and a…
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2014 NL East bullpen preview
March 11, 2014 Atlanta Braves – Craig Kimbrel has been a dominant force for the Braves over the last three years, and Atlanta still has plenty of quality arms surrounding him. Jordan Walden, a competent closer in his own right for the Angels in 2011, should be Kimbrel’s right-hand man, with David Carpenter and lefty Luis Avilan providing valuable…
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Craig Kimbrel: human after all
September 18, 2013 Atlanta Braves — A blown save on Tuesday and three earned runs in his last two appearances should eliminate Craig Kimbrel from any misguided Cy Young consideration. No hierarchy change. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2014 Closer . Updated ATL Craig Kimbrel David Carpenter Jordan Walden Craig Kimbrel 9/18/13 . San Diego…