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  • The Angels bullpen still looks like a platoon

    August 21, 2013 Los Angeles Angels — True to his word, Mike Scioscia used Dane de la Rosa before Ernesto Frieri in a tied game on Tuesday. It will be interesting to see who gets the next save opportunity. No hierarchy change. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2014 Closer . Updated LAA Dane…

  • Kevin Chapman and JJ Putz record saves, Frieri pitching better

    August 19, 2013 Houston Astros — Kevin Chapman got the last two outs on Sunday to pick up the save for the Astros.  Chapman is a left- hander who has only pitched a full inning once in his seven appearances since getting called up.  He is not a threat to take the job full time but…

  • Dane De La Rosa to close while Frieri figures it out

    August 11, 2013 Los Angeles Angels – Dane De La Rosa would have gotten the call again last night if there was a save opportunity.  Ernesto Frieri pitched with the Angels up 5 on Saturday and will continue to pitch in low leverage situations until he can get back on track. Hierarchy change: Dane De…

  • Dane De La Rosa picks up first career save

    August 10, 2013 Los Angeles Angels — Dane De La Rosa picked up his first career save on Friday.  Ernesto Frieri has not pitched since Tuesday so he should have been well rested.  However, manager Mike Scioscia clearly does not trust Frieri right now as he has given up a total of 12 runs in his…

  • Steve Delabar hits DL; Kintzler, Smith seeing bigger innings

    August 5, 2013 Milwaukee Brewers – Just a week ago, John Axford was being mentioned by Ron Roenicke as a possible part-time closer, but after a dominant stretch, the beleaguered righty has now given up 6 runs in his last 3.1 innings.  He’s been dropped back to middle inning duty, while Brandon Kintzler and Mike…