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Tag: Brandon Workman

  • Kendall Graveman could return soon

    June 4, 2021 Seattle Mariners — Kendall Graveman is out of his COVID-19 quarantine and back in Seattle, though he will likely pitch in a couple of sim games or go on a rehab assignment before being activated.  Hierarchy remains: *Montero | Middleton | Misiewicz.* = closer-by-committee Kansas City Royals — Scott Barlow was excellent…

  • Kendall Graveman seems to be the guy in Seattle

    April 30, 2021 Seattle Mariners — The Mariners rode the “Gravy Train” again Thursday night, using Kendall Graveman to secure the final three outs for his third save. The Vulture Save Watch did predict this outcome, but it’s looking like Graveman might be here to stick. He has not been charged with an earned run…

  • Diego Castillo ends the Rays’ committee and Mookie Betts probably deserved the save for the Dodgers

    April 18, 2021 Tampa Bay Rays — For the first time since 2019, the monkey has removed the asterisk for the Tampa Bay Rays.  Diego Castillo struck out a pair in a 6-3 Rays victory yesterday to pick up his 4th save of the season.  Castillo is the only Rays’ reliever to record a save…

  • Lucas Sims picks up first save; Cubs bullpen hit with COVID

    April 13, 2021 Cincinnati Reds – Lucas Sims picked up a 1-out save on Monday, entering with a runner on and two out with the Reds up by 3. This is the first indication that Cincinnati may actually use something of a committee, as all the other consequential 9th innings had gone to Amir Garrett…

  • Workman not working well for the Phillies

    September 18, 2020 Philadelphia Phillies – Brandon Workman had a disastrous outing for the Phillies on Thursday, coming on in a 6-6 game in the ninth before giving up three runs, two of which came on a solo HR and an RBI triple before he was yanked. He was charged with the loss and has…