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Tag: Erik Swanson

  • Ryan Helsley leaves game after hurting finger

    October 5, 2022 St. Louis Cardinals – Ryan Helsley left Tuesday’s ninth inning after throwing just five pitches, as the team removed him as a precaution after he jammed his right middle finger. With the Cardinals preparing for the postseason, don’t expect Helsley to be available today. Hierarchy remains: Helsley | Gallegos | Pallante. New…

  • Is Josh Hader back?

    September 1, 2022 Miami Marlins — Tanner Scott was used in the seventh inning of a tie game, the second time this week that he’s gotten middle-inning (albeit still high-leverage) work. We’ll toss a committee asterisk on here to reflect that Dylan Floro or Steven Okert could be in the mix for saves given this…

  • Mark Melancon picks up a save; Hunter Strickland on thin ice

    August 8, 2022 Cincinnati Reds – Hunter Strickland coughed up a 1-run lead in the 9th, but ended up getting the win after the Reds rallied in the top of the 10th and Ross Detwiler closed the door in the bottom half. It was the first save of the season for Detwiler, who was the…

  • Jonathan Hernandez, Luis Garcia could emerge from their committees

    August 1, 2022 Texas Rangers – Jonathan Hernandez would have gotten the 9th on Saturday had the Rangers held the lead; instead, he got his first save chance on Sunday, which he converted. Hernandez, who was activated in mid-July, was one of the Rangers’ best arms in 2020 before Tommy John surgery cost him over…

  • Cubs being cautious with David Robertson ahead of trade deadline

    July 27, 2022 Chicago Cubs – Future former Cub David Robertson was unavailable for a second straight day, which allowed Mychal Givens to secure his second save of the season. It’s pretty clear that they will be careful with Robertson ahead of the trade deadline, with teams like the Mets interested in acquiring his services.…