Tag: David Bednar
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David Bednar likely heading to the IL
July 1, 2022 Pittsburgh Pirates — David Bednar returned to action on Thursday night, tasked with protecting a four-run lead in the ninth after the Pirates added an insurance run in the bottom of the eighth. Bednar struggled, however, so Yerry de los Santos came on to close out an 8-7 win for his second…
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A.J. Minter gets first Braves save after Kenley Jansen was placed on IL
June 29, 2022 Atlanta Braves – The Braves might have tipped their hands on who they think should be closing games without Kenley Jansen. A.J. Minter got the first post-Jansen save chance Tuesday and converted for his first save of 2022. Will Smith was presumably available, but he did not appear. Consider this a fluid…
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Tony Santillan, Wil Crowe collect saves
June 1, 2022 Cincinnati Reds – With Art Warren presumably available, Tony Santillan got the ball in the ninth inning at Fenway with the Reds holding a 2-0 lead. Santillan began the inning by giving up a single and a double, but he battled back to get the next two hitters. After an infield single…
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Clay Holmes to close for Yankees while Aroldis Chapman is on IL
May 25, 2022 New York Yankees — Aroldis Chapman was placed on the IL on Tuesday with an achilles injury. Clay Holmes should be the primary option to close while Chapman is out, but Michael King could also be in the mix. Updated hierarchy: Holmes | King | Loaisiga. Minnesota Twins – Emilio Pagan threw…
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Camilo Doval delivers his first MLB save
September 29, 2021 San Francisco Giants – The Giants went with Tony Watson in the seventh and Tyler Rogers in the eighth, leaving the ninth for Camilo Doval, who combined ridiculous heat with a nasty slider to lock down his first MLB save. We’ll move Doval into the hierarchy and see if Gabe Kapler continues…