Tag: Heath Hembree
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Alex Claudio moves to the top of the committee in Texas
July 16, 2017 Texas Rangers — Alex Claudio notched his second consecutive save for the Rangers. Jose Leclerc got the last out of the eighth and came back out to start the ninth. However, after Leclerc walked the leadoff man, Claudio came on to face the lefty Hosmer. Claudio struck Hosmer out and then got Salvatore…
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Justin Wilson records first save since taking over as closer
May 14, 2017 Detroit Tigers – Justin Wilson struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning on Saturday night. It was an impressive outing for Wilson, who recently took over as closer for the active saves leader Francisco Rodriguez. Hierarchy remains: J.Wilson | A.Wilson | Greene. San Francisco Giants — Derek Law had an…
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Sean Doolittle is back on the DL
May 4, 2017 Oakland A’s — Tough news for the A’s, who announced that Sean Doolittle has yet another shoulder strain, his third in three years. The early speculation is that Doolittle could be out for a while. As a result, Ryan Dull moves into the hierarchy, Santiago Casilla kicks his asterisk, and potential future closer Bobby Wahl…
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Joaquin Benoit blows a save; Rangers bullpen still a mess
April 17, 2017 Philadelphia Phillies – Joaquin Benoit allowed his first runs of the season on Sunday, blowing the save when Bryce Harper hit a 3-run walkoff against him in Washington. Benoit had been great to this point, allowing only one hit in five innings previously, but given that the wasn’t the person that most…
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Justin Haley may win you Closer Monkey Premium!
April 14, 2017 Minnesota Twins — We are offering free Closer Monkey Premium to the first person who sends a screenshot of their fantasy team starting Justin Haley for his beautiful, 3.1 IP save Thursday for the Twins. Email [email protected]. Pics or it didn’t happen! Hierarchy remains: Kintzler | Pressly | Belisle. Boston Red Sox – Those…