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  • The Cincinnati Rays record another save

    August 6, 2021 Cincinnati Reds — Reds gonna Rays. Say what? Mychal Givens on Thursday became the 10th Reds pitcher to record a save this year, just two shy of the record set in last year’s shortened season by Tampa Bay. The Rays have only had eight such relievers with a save in 2021. Saves…

  • Matt Barnes’ IL stint may be over today

    August 4, 2021 Boston Red Sox – We alerted you yesterday that Matt Barnes was on the COVID IL. Well, that stint may come to an end today after Barnes tested negative. We’ll alert you when Barnes is officially allowed to sit in the bullpen and watch the Sox inevitably lose again. Updated hierarchy: Ottavino…

  • Aroldis Chapman finally gets a save

    July 21, 2021 New York Yankees — It had been a month since Aroldis Chapman had earned a save, but despite allowing a solo homer to Andrew McCutchen, the struggling reliever stuck out Bryce Harper, Rhys Hoskins and Didi Gregorius to convert his first save opportunity since that disastrous outing against the Mets on July 4.…

  • Craig Kimbrel could be traded

    July 10, 2021 Chicago Cubs — The Cubs won last night, but the real news is that they are actively shopping Craig Kimbrel. With everywhere from the Astros and A’s to the Yankees as possible landing places, the Cubs will be looking to cash in on Kimbrel’s return to form. Kimbrel would likely remain a…

  • Ranger Suarez could be the new closer for the Phillies

    July 4, 2021 Philadelphia Phillies — With the Phillies up two runs heading into the 9th inning, manager Joe Girardi called on Ranger Suarez to try and close out the game.  Suarez responded with a clean inning to earn his first career save.  Girardi said that Jose Alvarado was available but he went with Suarez…