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Tag: Hector Neris

  • A.J. Puk leads Oakland committee after Zach Jackson hits IL

    August 31, 2022 Oakland A’s – Zach Jackson was placed on the 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation. A.J. Puk, who picked up his fourth save of the year on Sunday, takes over as committee leader. Updated hierarchy: *Puk | Acevedo | Moll.* = closer-by-committee Houston Astros – Rafael Montero got a second day off…

  • Yankees continue to not be confident in Aroldis Chapman

    August 24, 2022 New York Yankees – The Yankees continued to do everything they can to avoid Aroldis Chapman pitching in a high-leverage spot, trying to get 3+ innings out of Clarke Schmidt to close out Tuesday’s tilt against the Mets. Schmidt ran into trouble in the ninth, however, which forced Aaron Boone to call…

  • 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…

  • It’s always an adventure in Philadelphia’s bullpen

    June 30, 2021 Philadelphia Phillies — José Alvarado finally got a save in the post-Neris-but-still-sometimes-Neris era, though it certainly wasn’t pretty. He inherited two runners with two outs in the eighth and the Phillies ahead by four. After a walk and a wild pitch, Alvarado was able to escape with a three-run lead, but he…

  • Amir Garrett and Jose Cisnero record saves while Hector Neris blows another one

    June 27, 2021 Cincinnati Reds — With the Reds up 3-0 heading into the 8th inning, Brad Bach came on to face the 2-3-4 hitters in the Braves lineup.   Brach struggled a little bit, allowing a run on a pair of walks and a hit, but he was able to keep the Reds in front…