Tag: fernando salas
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2016 AL West preview
February 29, 2016 Houston Astros — Ken Giles finally became the closer in Philadelphia after the Jonathan Papelbon trade, and he excelled, collecting 15 saves and striking out 87 hitters in 70 innings. Now the 25-year-old should get the chance at his first full season as a closer — although Luke Gregerson isn’t too pleased about losing his job. Gregerson…
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Mike Morin grabs a save; Jonathan Papelbon grabs Bryce Harper’s neck
September 28, 2015 Washington Nationals – Putting up ho-hum closer numbers since coming over via trade, Jonathan Papelbon hasn’t exactly endeared himself to Nationals fans just yet, so he decided the best way to win them over was to go all Homer Simpson on their best and most popular player. The scrum developed after Harper didn’t…
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Street injures groin, Harris records save
September 27, 2015 Los Angeles Angels — Huston Street had to be helped off the field last night after he injured his groin. With Joe Smith also injured, the Angels will use a committee to close out games. Trevor Gott pitched the eighth inning and we think he will be the head of the committee. Righties Fernando Salas and Mike…
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Huston Street leaves with injury
September 27, 2015 Los Angeles Angels — Huston Street left Saturday’s game with an apparent groin injury. The injury appeared to be serious, as Street needed to be helped off the field. With Joe Smith also injured, Trevor Gott pitched the eighth inning and could see saves if Street and Smith are both out with injury. Righties Fernando Salas and…
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Youngster Trevor Gott off to a hot start; Jenrry Mejia due back soon
June 30, 2015 Los Angeles Angels – Baby-faced phenom Trevor Gott has pitched in 8 games for the Angels so far this year and has yet to give up a run. The 22 year-old right-hander has earned a number of high-leverage assignments since his June 13 call-up from Triple-A Salt Lake City. Expect Mike Scioscia…