Tag: Chad Durbin

  • Jonny Venters back on track; Craig Stammen and Kelvin Herrera pick up saves

    September 30, 2012 Kansas City Royals – Kelvin Herrera picked up a save in the 14th inning on Saturday.  Greg Holland blew the save in the 9th, but his job is not in jeopardy.  No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated KC |Holland |Herrera |Crow |Holland |9/30/12 |Soria(DL) |   Atlanta…

  • Brewers bullpen melts down again; Chad Durbin pitching well

    July 30, 2012 Milwaukee Brewers – The Brewers bullpen had another meltdown on Sunday, and all of their top relievers were to blame; John Axford, Francisco Rodriguez, and Jose Veras all gave up multiple runs.  Earlier this week, Ron Roenicke declared a closer-by-committee, with several Brewers beat writers thought Axford would quickly win his job…

  • Tyler Clippard struggling; 10-player trade ups Francisco Cordero’s value

    July 21, 2012 Toronto Blue Jays – The Blue Jays picked up three pitchers from the Houston Astros in a 10-player trade on Thursday including Brandon Lyon, who will likely serve as a 7th inning guy ahead of Darren Oliver and Casey Janssen.  Hierarchy change: Brandon Lyon to 2nd in line, replacing Jason Frasor.  |Closer…