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Tag: Corey Knebel

  • Corey Knebel unable to pitch due to shoulder soreness

    June 12, 2022 Philadelphia Phillies – Corey Knebel was warming up to come on for the 9th inning but ultimately didn’t pitch due to shoulder tightness.  Knebel will be evaluated today, but if he is forced to miss any time, Brad Hand and Seranthony Dominguez would likely be in the mix for saves along with…

  • Ryan Helsley ascends, while Cole Sulser and Corey Knebel struggle

    May 31, 2022 St. Louis Cardinals – With all of the top Cardinal arms well rested, and with the team nursing a two-run lead in the 6th inning against the Padres, on came Giovanny Gallegos, who got the last out of the inning after allowing an inherited run to score. Gallegos would get two more…

  • David Robertson earns another save

    April 13, 2022 Chicago Cubs –  David Robertson pitched a perfect ninth inning to earn his second save of the season. Mychal Givens got the eighth inning, allowing a run but striking out three to preserve the lead. Meanwhile, Rowan Wick hasn’t been seen since Opening Day last week and may not be on this…

  • Corey Knebel placed on COVID IL

    April 12, 2022 Philadelphia Phillies – The Phillies placed Corey Knebel on the COVID IL this afternoon. Look for them to take a committee approach in his absence, with Seranthony Dominguez being the most likely choice to get a save on any given night. Updated hierarchy: *Dominguez | Hand | Familia.* = closer-by-committee

  • Zack Britton removes himself from the top of the Yankees’ committee while Anthony Bender moves to the top for the Marlins

    August 15, 2021 Miami Marlins – Dylan Floro came on with two outs in the 8th inning and the Marlins up two, but quickly made a mess of things.  He gave up a single and a walk to load the bases and then a double to clear the bases and blow the lead.  After the…