Tag: Brad Brach
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Chapman close to being dealt, Strickland records save
July 24, 2016 New York Yankees – There have been rumors of a lot of teams being interested in Aroldis Chapman and it looks like the Yankees are ready to finish up the process. Andrew Miller has been in rumors as well, but it sounds like the Yankees might hold on to him. Hierarchy remains: Chapman | Miller | Betances.…
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Fernando Abad and Brandon Kintzler will share Twins’ closer role
June 9, 2016 Minnesota Twins — As we told you last night, Brandon Kintzler and Fernando Abad will be “mix and match” closers for the woeful Twins going forward. Lefties are batting .111 against Abad, while Kintzler is equally effective against lefties and righties. With Glen Perkins still at least two weeks away from returning, owners can…
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Cory Gearrin and David Hernandez record saves
May 15, 2016 San Francisco Giants — As expected, Santiago Casilla got the night off on Saturday. Cory Gearrin picked up his first save in almost three years. Josh Osich has gone less than one inning in his last six appearances, so Gearrin could continue to see save chances when Casilla is unavailable. Updated hierarchy: Casilla | Gearrin | Osich.…
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Ross Ohlendorf might be Cincinnati’s best option
May 2, 2016 Kansas City Royals – For the sixth consecutive appearance, Kelvin Herrera finished off the 8th inning for the Royals. And while we’re counting, that’s now 13 straight scoreless outings to start the year for hard-throwing righty (17 Ks in 12.1 IPs). Joakim Soria has the experience, but is off to a rocky…
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Kevin Jepsen gets a vote of confidence
April 30, 2016 Minnesota Twins — Injured Glen Perkins has kept busy flipping off photographers, hawking pretzels, and pranking Phil Hughes, but evidently hasn’t been cleared to throw baseballs yet. Kevin Jepsen has been mediocre thus far, but Paul Molitor is vowing to stick with him. Trevor May lurks. Hierarchy remains: Jepsen | May | Fien. Los Angeles Dodgers — From…