Tag: Jake Diekman

  • Craig Kimbrel placed on paternity list

    June 8, 2022 Los Angeles Dodgers —  Craig Kimbrel was placed on the paternity list yesterday. Daniel Hudson will take over the ninth inning until Kimbrel returns this weekend. Hierarchy remains: Kimbrel | Hudson | Graterol. Boston Red Sox – After the Red Sox took the lead in the top of the 10th, Matt Strahm…

  • Hansel Robles picks up team-leading second save

    May 17, 2022 Toronto Blue Jays – Adam Cimber picked up a 2-out save, getting the Jays out of a jam after Ross Stripling ran into a bit of trouble to start the inning. With Tim Mayza headed to the IL, Cimber becomes even more important to the Toronto bullpen. Updated hierarchy: Romano | Cimber…

  • Liam Hendriks is day-to-day; Anthony Bender returns

    April 27, 2022 Chicago White Sox — Liam Hendriks is day-to-day with back spasms and was potentially available on Tuesday, though he wasn’t needed in a 6-0 loss.  Hierarchy remains: Hendriks | Graveman | Bummer. Miami Marlins – Anthony Bender had been unavailable over the weekend with hip soreness, but he returned on Tuesday and…

  • Josh Staumont secures second straight save

    April 20, 2022 Kansas City Royals — Josh Staumont recorded his second save in as many chances on Tuesday, with Scott Barlow pitching a perfect eighth inning. We’ll swap these two at the top of the hierarchy, but don’t be surprised if the Royals continue to mix and match with Staumont and Barlow in the…

  • Tanner Rainey nabs first Nationals save

    April 11, 2022 Washington Nationals – Kyle Finnegan finished last year as the Washington closer, but the hard-throwing righty was used in the 8th inning, with the Nats behind by a run. When they rallied in the bottom half, he earned the win, while Tanner Rainey picked up the team’s first save. With little to…