Tag: Brad Hand
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Carlos Carrasco, Trevor May save the day
September 21, 2019 Cleveland Indians – With Brad Hand still working back from arm fatigue, Cleveland turned to an unlikely player to close out a three-run game last night. Carlos Carrasco, who earlier this month returned from a leukemia diagnosis, got the last out of the eighth and stuck around for the ninth to earn…
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Kenley Jansen is pitching well again for the Dodgers
September 16, 2019 Los Angeles Dodgers – Dave Roberts told Kenley Jansen that he would pitch the eighth inning on Sunday, and Jansen came through with a solid 1-2-3 frame to keep the game tied at 2-2. After the Dodgers took the lead in the top of the ninth, Adam Kolarek got the first out…
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Marlins could have a new closer in September
August 25, 2019 Miami Marlins – The Marlins, who haven’t recorded a save since July 24th, could have a new closer in September. Their opening day starter Jose Urena will likely be used as closer when he returns from the IL. Urena throws hard and could do well in the closer’s role, but don’t expect…
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Mark Melancon is the new Braves closer, for now
August 10, 2019 Atlanta Braves – The Braves sought to bolster their bullpen at the trade deadline, bringing in Chris Martin, Shane Greene and Mark Melancon to cover for a struggling Luke Jackson. In the past 10 days, Melancon has yet to give up a run in four appearances, including a clean ninth inning last…