Tag: Drew Pomeranz
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Bruce Rondon has a bad night; Sean Doolittle has a good one
August 31, 2015 Detroit Tigers – Usually, your “closer” doesn’t pitch in the 8th inning of a game you’re losing by four runs. But that’s when the Tigers summoned Bruce Rondon yesterday, who responded by allowing 3 earned runs and getting yanked. Rondon’s FIP remains decent at 3.17, but his ERA is still more than…
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Jean Machi and Drew Pomeranz record saves
August 30, 2015 Boston Red Sox — Jean Machi pitched a perfect ninth inning on Saturday to pick up his third save of the season. Junichi Tazawa was unavailable after throwing thirty pitches on Friday. Tazawa has really struggled lately so if Machi can string together a couple more strong outings, he could have a chance to take over as the…
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Jean Machi picks up a save; Edwin Jackson resurfaces
August 25, 2015 Atlanta Braves – Less than two weeks after signing with the Braves, former Cub Edwin Jackson snagged an 8th inning hold against the Rockies. Jackson was atrocious as a starter with the Cubs over the last few years, but seems to have settled in to his role as a reliever this season,…
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Doolittle returns, Jepsen with another save, Colome pitching well
August 23, 2015 Oakland A’s – Sean Doolittle was activated on Saturday, and while Manager Bob Melvin said that Doolittle will get at least one outing before returning to closing games, last night was just another reason why the A’s need Doolittle in the ninth inning sooner rather than later. With a one run lead, switch-pitcher Pat Venditte got the…
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Sean Doolittle activated and could see save chances immediately
August 22, 2015 Oakland A’s – Sean Doolittle has been activated from the disabled list. None of the Oakland beat writers have reported on his usage, as they haven’t been able to talk to Bob Melvin yet, so this is purely a hunch. However, we think he’s the best bet to close for the rest…