Tag: Brad Brach
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Aroldis Chapman is OK, but Yankees may give him extra rest when they can
July 9, 2018 New York Yankees – The Yankees got good news on Aroldis Chapman on Sunday morning, as the recurring knee tendinitis which led to his brief appearance Saturday didn’t appear to be serious. But while Chapman was ostensibly available, Aaron Boone elected to give him the day off, and David Robertson picked up…
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Will Smith picks up a save for the Giants
June 30, 2018 San Francisco Giants – Bruce Bochy announced before Friday’s game that Sam Dyson would be unavailable for a save chance after pitching in four of the last seven games. Mark Melancon had also pitched in four of seven, so with a one-run lead and Tony Watson having already pitched, the save chance fell to Will…
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So Wily Peralta is maybe worth owning?
June 28, 2018 Chicago Cubs — As expected, Brandon Morrow was activated from the disabled list and should immediately return to closing for the Cubs. Removing his pants, however, should probably become a committee job. Updated hierarchy: Morrow | Cishek | Strop. New York Mets — Jeurys Familia earned a five-out save on Tuesday, but…
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Darren O’Day back on the shelf; Brandon Morrow coming off of it
June 27, 2018 Chicago Cubs – Brandon Morrow will likely return from the DL today. The Cubs didn’t win much in his absence, but the bullpen’s deployment in his absence answered few questions about who would get save chances should the oft-injured righty get hurt again. Steve Cishek, who was leading our hierarchy, entered the…
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Zach Britton records save while Arodys Vizcaino battles injury
June 24, 2018 Baltimore Orioles — After a rough outing on Friday night, the Orioles sent Zach Britton right back out there in a save situation, and he pitched a scoreless inning for his first save in 2018. Britton will continue to see save chances while the Orioles try to boost his trade value. Hierarchy remains:…