Tag: Darren O’Day
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Rafael Soriano signs with Cubs; another save for Carson Smith
June 10, 2015 Miami Marlins — Mike Dunn pitched the 8th inning ahead of AJ Ramos in a one-run game. Ramos couldn’t hold on to the lead, giving up a two-run walkoff bomb. Ramos has pitched well enough since taking over the closer’s role, but Dunn seems to have worked his way back into the late-inning mix,…
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Jake Petricka earns first save; Dan Jennings can’t pitch either
May 29, 2015 Chicago White Sox — Before Thursday’s doubleheader with the Orioles, manager Robin Ventura expressed support for closer David Robertson, who has allowed six earned runs in his last eight outings. With Robertson unavailable, the White Sox turned to Zach Duke, as predicted in Thursday’s VSW, in the first game. Duke got the last out in…
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Addison Reed struggles; Kenley Jansen’s return impending
May 14, 2015 Arizona Diamondbacks –Addison Reed has had a woeful start to the year, and yesterday was no different. He came in to protect a one-run lead, and left after giving up a grand slam, blowing the save and boosting his ERA to an ugly 7.20. Reed has just two saves this year, but after the…
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Chad Qualls records save for the Astros
May 10, 2015 Houston Astros — With Luke Gregerson out, Chad Qualls picked up his 3rd save of the season. Qualls will continue to close while Gregerson is out. Hierarchy Remains: Qualls | Neshek | Sipp. Atlanta Braves – Closer Jason Grilli was unavailable yesterday. Grilli last pitched on Wednesday when he picked up his 9th save of the season.…
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Top 30 relievers for holds leagues
Holds are a notoriously difficult category to predict due to the number of variables involved. Relievers who rack up a ton of holds are often solid relievers on good teams who come in ahead of strong closers in the 7th and 8th innings. Good closers will prevent very talented relievers from taking over the 9th…