Tag: Danny Barnes
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Sean Doolittle and Arodys Vizcaino secure their closer jobs
August 5, 2017 [EDITOR’S NOTE: Our Donation Drive ends this weekend. As always, we are extremely grateful for your support!] Washington Nationals — Sean Doolittle has emerged as the closer for the Nationals, having been used in that role every night he’s been available. Behind him, Brandon Kintzler pitched the seventh and Ryan Madson the eighth, his…
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With the Nats still shopping, Ryan Madson isn’t closing just yet
July 18, 2017 Washington Nationals – In case you didn’t see our updated post from yesterday, we jumped the gun a bit on Ryan Madson, though we still think he’s the most likely candidate to grab hold of the 9th inning. However, the Nationals are still apparently looking for additional bullpen help, so Madson’s spot…
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Seung Hwan Oh, yes! Final Boss grabs his first save in weeks
July 7, 2017 Arizona Diamondbacks — Before Sunday, Fernando Rodney hadn’t allowed an earned run since April, if you can believe that. Thursday marks his second straight blown save, however. Entering the game with a 4-1 lead in the ninth, Rodney allowed this sequence: single, walk, walk, bases-loaded walk, two-run single, intentional walk. His fourth and final charged…
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Roberto Osuna dealing with anxiety issues, Blake Parker records save
June 25, 2017 Toronto Blue Jays – Closer Roberto Osuna was unavailable on Friday night because he is dealing with anxiety issues. Ryan Tepera was given the chance to start the ninth inning on Friday night in a save situation, but ran into trouble and was pulled. It is unknown how long Osuna could be…
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Mike Minor becoming an intriguing trade target
June 20, 2017 Kansas City Royals – Mike Minor got into a bit of a mess in the 8th inning last night, allowing two hits and a walk before getting himself out of it with a big strikeout. It was the lefty’s 8th hold on the season, and it came against the Red Sox, a…