Tag: Brandon League
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Rhiner Cruz pitching well in Houston; Kenley Jansen picks up save
April 12, 2013 Cincinnati Reds – After not pitching for the first week of the season, the Reds finally put Sean Marshall on the DL earlier this week. Sam LeCure has been pitching in some important spots thus far, and has started the season having allowed only 1 run in 5 innings. Hierarchy change: Sam…
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Marmol out on Chicago’s North Side; Crain ascending in the South
April 7, 2013 Chicago Cubs — It seems that Carlos Marmol is finally done as the Cubs closer after giving up two home runs in the ninth to lose to Atlanta. Although Dale Sveum pointed out that Kyuji Fujikawa also pitched poorly on Saturday night, and offered Shawn Camp and James Russell as potential alternatives, we believe the…
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Clippard and Storen to split saves, Street off DL
September 22, 2012 Washington Nationals – Tyler Clippard blew the save last night and has now allowed runs in 5 of his past 8 outings. Manager Davey Johnson has said that he will split the closer role between Clippard and Drew Storen the rest of the season. “I have confidence in both of them closing,”…
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Joba rules the 7th once more; League edges ahead in Los Angeles
September 13, 2012 New York Yankees – For the second straight night, Boone Logan entered in the 7th and failed to retire the hitter he was summoned to face — and for the second straight night, it was Joba Chamberlain who relieved him and finished the inning. Hierarchy change: Joba Chamberlain to 2nd in line, replacing Boone…
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Jonathan Broxton to see a few save chances with Aroldis Chapman sidelined
September 12, 2012 Cincinnati Reds – After Aroldis Chapman’s last outing, when even his best fastball was clocked several miles per hour slower than it had been all year, the Reds became concerned that the flame throwing lefty may be injured. Fortunately, a scan revealed nothing serious, but Chapman will likely be shut down for…