Tag: Bud Norris
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Blake Parker finally getting looks in the 9th
August 29, 2017 Los Angeles Angels – The Angels are still on an every-other-day diet in regards to Cam Bedrosian, and the last two save opportunities (yesterday and Saturday) have come when their hard-throwing righty had been used the day before. Both times, Blake Parker converted the save, a decision that has been lauded by…
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Greg Holland’s struggles continue, Blake Parker records save
August 27, 2017 Colorado Rockies — Greg Holland entered the ninth inning last night trying to protect a three run lead. He recorded only one out, while giving up a two runs on three hits. Jake McGee replaced Holland and got a double play to end the game. Holland’s month of August has been atrocious. His…
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Angels bullpen situation gets murkier as Bud Norris returns with save
August 21, 2017 Chicago White Sox — Juan Minaya still looks like the man to own for the White Sox, but he’s not making things easy. After Aaron Bummer walked a man on four pitches, in came Minaya. He walked the next guy, induced a double play, then gave up a two-run homer, but managed to…
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Bud Norris out as Angels closer
August 11, 2017 Los Angeles Angels — Manager Mike Scioscia said it’s time to “take a step back” from Bud Norris, who after allowing three runs Thursday has now allowed 13 earned runs over his last 4.2 IP. He later walked it back a bit by saying he’d “take a half step back and exhale.” Soft landing,…