Tag: Boone Logan
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Jonathan Papelbon’s days as Nationals closer nearing end
July 29, 2016 Washington Nationals — While the East Coast was sleeping, there was some late-innings drama in San Francisco when beleaguered closer Jonathan Papelbon entered the ninth inning with a 4-1 lead. He recorded one out, but allowed a single and a walk before he was pulled from the game, which had social media speculating…
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Jeurys Familia blows his first (regular-season) save in a year
July 28, 2016 New York Mets — Pour one out for Jeurys Familia’s 52-game regular-season save streak, the third-longest in MLB history (behind Tom Gordon and Eric Gagne). Familia’s streak is survived by Zach Britton’s 34-game regular-season save streak, Tony Wolters’s five-game hitting streak, and Vin Scully’s 67-year streak of being awesome. Hierarchy remains: Familia |…
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Colorado suddenly has lots of good relievers
July 19, 2016 Colorado Rockies – Between the emergence of Carlos Estevez, the recent returns of Jake McGee and Boone Logan from the disabled list, and the activation of Adam Ottavino after Tommy John surgery, the Rockies suddenly have a bunch of competent relievers to get them through the late innings. But even with all…
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Jason Grilli gives Roberto Osuna some much-needed rest
June 13, 2016 Toronto Blue Jays – A stretch of 10 appearances in a 17-day span prompted John Gibbons to give Roberto Osuna a second consecutive day off on Sunday, and Jason Grilli got the save in his place. Osuna’s job is perfectly safe, and Grilli has quickly established himself as the youngster’s handcuff. Hierarchy remains:…
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Carlos Estevez is the new closer in Colorado
June 12, 2016 Colorado Rockies – Jake McGee was placed on the DL yesterday and rookie Carlos Estevez recorded the save in his place. Jason Motte was originally sent out for the 9th but after he allowed a double and hit a batter, he was pulled for Estevez. After the game, manager Walt Weiss named Estevez the…