Tag: Bryan Shaw
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Monkey Bytes, April 11: Minnesota’s hierarchy remains fluid, Kimbrel nails down his second, Scott holds on for his first, Game Recaps, and more
Wednesday’s split slate provided some high-leverage events of interest, including a frustrating one by the Twins bullpen, but without Jhoan Durán, it’s apparent Griffin Jax will be the HLR (highest-leveraged reliever), not the primary save share, plan accordingly. Minnesota Twins – Recording his first major league save, Steven Okert navigated around a one-out pinch-hit single by…
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Spring Vibes, March 8: Injury Updates, Mariners Reliever “Bucket”, and Game Recaps
It was a relatively quiet day on the reliever front, with most beat writers focusing on their respective teams’ Spring Breakout Rosters. Still, news about a timetable for a veteran closer surfaced, another limited by injury completed a side session, and game recaps will receive a larger focus in today’s post. Boston Red Sox –…
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Two hits for the vulture save watch and updates from playoff contenders
September 24, 2023Pittsburgh Pirates — As the Vulture Save Watch noted, David Bednar needed a rest last night, so the 9th inning duties fell to Carmen Mlodzinski. Mlodzinski allowed a run and let the tying run reach 3rd base before an 11 pitch strikeout and a flyout stranded the runner for the first save of…
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Gregory Santos placed on IL
September 20, 2023 Chicago White Sox – Gregory Santos’ season is over, as the righty was placed on the IL with elbow inflammation. Look for Bryan Shaw and Aaron Bummer to lead this committee through the end of the year. Updated hierarchy: *Bummer | Shaw | Ramsey.* = closer-by-committee
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Will Smith becoming clear leader in Texas; Tigers’ roles getting murkier
August 8, 2023 Detroit Tigers – Alex Lange pitched the 8th inning last night in a game that the Tigers were losing by 8 runs, which feels like as good a time as any to highlight this AJ Hinch quote from the weekend, whereupon he gave Lange whatever the opposite of a vote of confidence…