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Tag: Edwin Diaz

  • After Diaz injury, is it gonna be May in New York?

    May 3, 2021 New York Mets – Edwin Diaz gave up the game-tying home run, and then didn’t, but had to come out of the game before throwing another pitch due to a sore back. He’s being reevaluated today, and if he needs to miss any time, Trevor May is the likely candidate for saves,…

  • Anthony Bass blows second save on controversial HBP

    April 9, 2021 Miami Marlins – Anthony Bass blew his second save in as many tries on Thursday, coughing up a game-tying home run before “hitting” Michael Conforto with a pitch with the bases loaded to end it. Some — including the home plate umpire — think Conforto was struck because he hung over the…

  • Seth Lugo to join the Mets rotation

    August 19, 2020 New York Mets – The Mets announced after Wednesday’s game that Seth Lugo will start on Thursday and will stay in the rotation indefinitely. Edwin Diaz (for now anyway) projects to lead a committee that will include Dellin Betances, Jeurys Familia and Justin Wilson. Updated hierarchy: *Diaz | Betances | Familia.* =…

  • The Cubs aren’t turning to Craig Kimbrel these days

    August 14, 2020 Chicago Cubs – The Cubbies are 13-3, so it would appear many more save chances are coming, but who will be getting the bulk of them? Rowan Wick converted his third save Thursday and appears to be ripping the role out of the hands of Craig Kimbrel, who hasn’t pitched since Aug.…

  • Oliver Drake placed on IL; Seth Lugo is the Mets stopper going forward

    August 10, 2020 Tampa Bay Rays – Oliver Drake was placed on the IL with biceps tendinitis, leaving Nick Anderson as the likely first choice for saves in Tampa. Jose Alvarado returns from the paternity list today; he and Diego Castillo could also be in the mix going forward. Updated hierarchy: *Anderson | Alvarado |…