Tag: Craig Kimbrel
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Jose Alvarado has more September saves than Craig Kimbrel
September 22, 2023 Philadelphia Phillies — On Thursday, Jose Alvarado notched his third save in September — in all of the saves, Craig Kimbrel served as his setup man, so this situation definitely has entered committee status. Kimbrel himself has just two saves in September. Updated hierarchy: *Kimbrel | Alvarado | Dominguez.* = closer-by-committee Los…
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A Rare Royal Vulture Save
September 16, 2023Philadelphia Phillies – Craig Kimbrel took the 8th inning last night, and after 2 quick outs he walked the bases loaded before escaping without giving up a run. This left the save to Jose Alvarado, who also loaded the bases (and gave up a run) before getting a strikeout to end the game…
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Ryan Helsley to lead closer committee after JoJo Romero’s mystery injury
September 5, 2023 St. Louis Cardinals – While there’s still been no official word — or any specific injury designation — from the team, MLB’s transactions page showed that the Cardinals have placed JoJo Romero on the IL, retroactive to Sept. 2. Look for Ryan Helsley and Giovanny Gallegos to share save opportunities in his absence. Updated hierarchy:…
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Seranthony Dominguez gets another save as Phillies wonder if Craig Kimbrel has been tipping pitches
August 4, 2023 Philadelphia Phillies – Seranthony Dominguez earned his second save in the past three days on Thursday, allowing one hit with one strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning. Score one for the Vulture Save Watch. While Gregory Soto was likely unavailable Thursday, Dominguez’s success this week is hard to ignore. If you recall,…