Tag: Daniel Bard
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2023 Tiered Closer Rankings
The closer position seems especially volatile in 2023 after a significant injury to Edwin Diaz and Liam Hendriks was diagnosed with lymphoma. Diaz is likely to miss the entire season, while Hendriks is expected to miss at least a chunk of it, though it’s unknown how long he will be out. Best wishes to both…
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Dany Jimenez to see save chances after Lou Trivino’s COVID diagnosis
April 19, 2022 Oakland A’s — Lou Trivino was been placed on the COVID IL before Monday’s game, and Dany Jimenez had an eventful, but ultimately scoreless 9th inning in his stead. He was preceded by Justin Grimm in the 8th and Domingo Acevedo in the 7th — and that’s how we’ll line them up…
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Josh Staumont and Jake McGee record saves
April 17, 2022 Kansas City Royals — The Royals picked up their first save of the season and it was Josh Staumont who ended up getting the call. Staumont struck out a pair in a perfect 9th inning, but it’s worth noting that Scott Barlow got the 8th inning with the 3-4-5 hitters due up. …
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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…
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Daniel Bard looks like the man to own in Colorado while Matt Barnes is dealing with an injury
April 10, 2022 Colorado Rockies – Daniel Bard struck out the side in a perfect 9th inning to record the Rockies’ first save of the season. Alex Colome struggled in the 8th inning ahead of Bard and manager Bud Black acknowledged he would prefer Colome to pitch at a faster pace. Bard moves to the…