Tag: Chris Devenski
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Happy Birthday Juan Nicasio, you’re now on the league’s worst team
September 1, 2017 Pittsburgh Pirates –The Pirates placed top setup man Juan Nicasio (a free agent at season’s end) on waivers, where he was claimed right away by the league-worst Phillies on his 31st birthday. Pirates GM Neal Huntington released an extremely candid statement explaining the move. The Pirates didn’t want to trade him to…
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Jeurys Familia returns, Alex Wilson only pitcher suspended
August 26, 2017 New York Mets — The Mets got Jeurys Familia back on Friday, and although Terry Collins mentioned that he wanted to get Familia in the game on Friday, he ended up using Blevins for the last out in the eighth and then A.J. Ramos for the save. Ramos gave up a run…
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Betances records save after Chapman is demoted
August 20, 2017 New York Yankees — Dellin Betances struck out two batters in a scoreless inning yesterday against the Red Sox for his ninth save of the season. Betances has been dominant against the Red Sox this season and should continue to see save chances while former closer Aroldis Chapman figures things out. David…
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Juan Minaya likely to lead chaotic White Sox bullpen after Clippard trade
August 14, 2017 San Francisco Giants – Mark Melancon had his first outing since being activated from the DL, pitching a scoreless inning in the second game of the team’s doubleheader. Sam Dyson picked up the save in game one. The Giants plan to ease Melancon back in to the closer role, so we’ll ease…