Tag: Chad Qualls
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Blake Wood becoming key in the Reds’ brutal bullpen
April 23, 2016 Cincinnati Reds — J.J. Hoover is having a very rough April. Even a relatively low-pressure outing, down three in the ninth, turned into a four-run, five-hit implosion. It’s unclear whether Hoover will still be on the team through the weekend, but we have to believe he’s not sniffing any save chances for a…
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Andrew Miller drilled with line drive, Bailey falling in Philly
March 31, 2016 New York Yankees — Yankees closer-for-the-first-30-games Andrew Miller was drilled in the right wrist with a line drive and exited the game after throwing just one pitch. A CT scan revealed a chip fracture on Miller’s non-throwing hand, and he will see a specialist to determine what to do next. Dellin Betances will…
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Brad Boxberger the man in Tampa; Rafael Betancourt back in Colorado
June 27, 2015 Colorado Rockies — Rafael Betancourt was activated from the disabled list and immediately pitched the seventh inning in a close game. He will immediately return to high-leverage setup work in front of John Axford, and should soon be considered for vulture save work. Updated hierarchy: Axford | Betancourt | Logan. Tampa Bay Rays — After yet another…
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Jason Motte picks up save; Brad Boxberger dealing with soreness
June 8, 2015 Texas Rangers – Ross Ohlendorf was placed on the disabled list on Sunday with a strained groin. Tanner Scheppers has been receiving some high leverage opportunities since his return from the minors and will likely continue to get holds in Texas. Updated hierarchy: Tolleson | Kela | Scheppers. Cincinnati Reds – The…
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Shawn Tolleson has early edge in Rangers committee
May 18, 2015 Texas Rangers – After a pre game news conference where Jeff Banister said that the Rangers “can’t stay status quo” in regards to the late innings, Shawn Tolleson was given the keys to the ninth inning. It wasn’t a save situation because the Rangers scored a run in the bottom of the…