Tag: Brad Ziegler
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If Brad Ziegler keeps his job, you’ll know Jeter is tanking
May 31, 2018 Miami Marlins — So much for the narrative that Brad Ziegler is lights-out in save situations. Given a one-run lead in the ninth, Ziegler gave up a walk and a double, loaded the bases with an intentional walk, and then saw the Padres walk off on an infield single and a throwing…
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Luis Garcia gets save for Phillies while Brad Ziegler keeps giving up runs
May 27, 2018 Philadelphia Phillies – Seranthony Dominguez continued his scoreless streak and also recorded his first win after the Phillies took the lead in the bottom of the eighth. Who got the call for the save in the ninth? Luis Garcia, of course. Garcia pitched a scoreless inning to pick up his first save…
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Blake Parker finding his form; Jordan Hicks hits 105 mph
May 21, 2018 Washington Nationals – After appearing in exactly half of the team’s first 42 games, Ryan Madson was placed on the disabled list with a sore pectoral muscle. Brandon Kintzler should be the main set-up man in his absence, while old friend Shawn Kelley returns to the hierarchy for the first time since…
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Darren O’Day looking like the guy in Baltimore
April 30, 2018 Baltimore Orioles – Darren O’Day has collected the last two saves in the Baltimore bullpen, with the rather looming caveat that they’ve come 9 days apart. O’Day has given up three HRs in 11.2 IP this year, which obviously isn’t ideal for a closer, but he’s also got 15 Ks (and only…
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Barraclough records save, plus a panda sighting?
April 29, 2018 Miami Marlins — With Brad Ziegler not 100%, the Marlins turned to Kyle Barraclough to protect a three-run lead. Barraclough responded by striking out the side for his first save of the season. Ziegler has not pitched particularly well so far this season and this could be a preview of things to…