Tag: Ian Kennedy
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Recapping a busy day of trades and back injuries
August 3, 2022 Pittsburgh Pirates – David Bednar hasn’t pitched since Friday, his only appearance since a July 24 outing, which made it a bit surprising that it was Wil Crowe who got the ninth inning on Tuesday. Crowe converted his third save of the year and after the game manager Derek Shelton said that…
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Devin Williams closing in Milwaukee after Josh Hader trade
August 2, 2022 Atlanta Braves – The Braves dealt Will Smith to the Astros late Monday evening for starter Jake Odorizzi. Smith could potentially crack the Houston hierarchy in time; the Braves, meanwhile, will look to Tyler Matzek and Collin McHugh to fill in. Updated hierarchy: Jansen | Minter | Matzek. Cincinnati Reds – Hunter…
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Rafael Montero earns save for Astros; Ryan Pressly on paternity list
July 22, 2022 Houston Astros — With Ryan Pressly on the paternity list, the Astros leaned on Rafael Montero to win both games of Thursday’s doubleheader. Montero pitched a clean eighth inning in Game 1, retiring the 2-3-4 hitters with a one-run lead. Hector Neris allowed the tying run in the ninth but wound up…
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Liam Hendriks returns from the IL; Will Smith now atop his committee
July 5, 2022 Chicago White Sox – Liam Hendriks is back from the IL and looked very sharp as he mowed down the Twins in the 8th inning, striking out the side on 14 pitches. Look for him to slot right back into his spot atop the White Sox hierarchy. Updated hierarchy: Hendriks | Graveman…
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Tanner Houck transitioning to shorter, higher-leverage appearances
Boston Red Sox – A day after Hansel Robles failed to get the job done in the 9th inning on a night that Tanner Houck was unavailable, the latter closed out a 2-0 shutout victory for the Red Sox with a perfect 9th. It was Houck’s second save on the season, and he’s likely the…