Tag: Dellin Betances
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Greg Holland getting his groove back; Roberto Osuna on paternity leave
September 12, 2017 Toronto Blue Jays – Roberto Osuna has left the team for a few days, returning to Mexico to be on hand for the birth of his child. Dominic Leone got the save in his place last night; look for Leone and Ryan Tepera to share opportunities for the next couple days in…
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Roberto Osuna unavailable due to a bad neck, Nicasio moves to top of Cardinals’ committee
September 10, 2017 St. Louis Cardinals — The Cardinals went right back to their newest bullpen piece last night, and Juan Nicasio responded by striking out two in a scoreless inning for the save. Nicasio has been pitching well and racking up reliever stats (2 wins, 2 holds, and 2 saves in his last 7 appearances). …
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Yankees likely to lean on Aroldis Chapman in the stretch run
September 7, 2017 New York Yankees — With Dellin Betances struggling as head of the Yankees closer committee (7.94 ERA and two baserunners an inning over the last two weeks), Joe Girardi is strongly considering a return to Aroldis Chapman. Some say the move is a bit hasty, but the $17-million lefty won’t keep the…
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Betances records save after Chapman is demoted
August 20, 2017 New York Yankees — Dellin Betances struck out two batters in a scoreless inning yesterday against the Red Sox for his ninth save of the season. Betances has been dominant against the Red Sox this season and should continue to see save chances while former closer Aroldis Chapman figures things out. David…