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Tag: Carter Capps

  • Carter Capps dominating; Cam Bedrosian worth watching

    June 2, 2015 Miami Marlins – Former closer Steve Cishek was demoted to AA ball yesterday and is droppable in all but the deepest of leagues at this point. But meanwhile, another righty with an odd delivery is ascending in Miami: Carter Capps, who takes a Jordan Walden-esque hop off the mound before sending his triple-digit…

  • 2015 NL East Preview

    March 9, 2015 Atlanta Braves – In 2012, Craig Kimbrel reached a milestone that no pitcher had ever reached before, striking out more than 50 percent (116 out of 231) of the batters that he faced. Kid K hasn’t managed that feat in the two years since; he’s merely settled for being arguably the best…

  • Craig Kimbrel: human after all

    September 18, 2013 Atlanta Braves — A blown save on Tuesday and three earned runs in his last two appearances should eliminate Craig Kimbrel from any misguided Cy Young consideration. No hierarchy change. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2014 Closer . Updated ATL Craig Kimbrel David Carpenter Jordan Walden Craig Kimbrel 9/18/13 . San Diego…

  • Nick Vincent earning some bigger innings

    September 16, 2013 Seattle Mariners – Carter Capps was summoned in the 5th inning on Sunday and has been knocked around in his last few outings.  After a short time when Capps was getting some higher-leverage innings, Charlie Furbush has resumed to his role as a dual set-up man with Yoervis Medina.  Hierarchy change: Charlie…

  • David Robertson hurting, Carter Capps gets the call in late innings

    September 7, 2013 New York Yankees – The Yankees bullpen gave up 9 runs in a loss last night.  More bad news for the Yankees as David Robertson is expected to miss 5-6 days with a sore shoulder.  No hierarchy change. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2014 Closer . Updated NYY…