Tag: Brad Ziegler
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Shawn Tolleson pulls away from Rangers committee
May 25, 2015 Washington Nationals – After he pitched a scoreless inning in his Nats debut Saturday, Casey Janssen was given a high-leverage opportunity, getting the last two outs of the 8th inning on Sunday ahead of Drew Storen. If he continues to pitch well, then Janssen would likely be someone that Matt Williams would…
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Pedro Strop records save for Cubs
May 24, 2015 Chicago Cubs – Pedro Strop pitched a perfect 9th for his first save of the season on Saturday night, as regular closer Hector Rondon got the night off. Rondon has two blown saves in his last three appearances, but Joe Maddon still trusts his closer. However, if Rondon has a couple more tough outings, you can…
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Brad Ziegler picks up first save; Brewers’ Will Smith gets jiggy with foreign substance
May 22, 2015 Arizona Diamondbacks — Brad Ziegler picked up his first save since June 2014 in a 6-5 win for the Diamondbacks. Manager Chip Hale said before the game that Enrique Burgos, who earned the first two saves after Addison Reed was demoted, was unavailable for Thursday night’s game. Hale explained afterward that although Burgos would…
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Luke Gregerson unavailable Wednesday; Holland held out with stiff neck
May 20, 2015 Houston Astros –Luke Gregerson entered the ninth with a four-run lead, but he allowed two earned runs on two hits and two walks before Pat Neshek recorded the final out for his first save of the season. After the game, manager A.J. Hinch said Gregerson will be unavailable on Wednesday because of his…
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Enrique Burgos picks up save; AJ Ramos’s job is safe
May 19, 2015 Miami Marlins – After taking the job, Marlins GM-turned-manager Dan Jennings declared A.J. Ramos the stopper for the floundering Fish, and his hold on the job got even tighter as the game progressed. After pitching the 9th inning in a tie game, he watched as Steve Cishek took yet another loss, giving…