Tag: jake mcgee
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Kevin Jepsen and Mark Lowe get dealt on Deadline Day
August 1, 2015 Colorado Rockies — As we predicted Friday morning, John Axford lost his job as Rockies closer after a string of five straight miserable appearances. Walt Weiss said that he had not yet decided who would take over, but name-checked Tommy Kahnle, Rafael Betancourt, and Justin Miller, who had six saves at AAA Albuquerque this season.…
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Arodys Vizcaino, Hector Rondon ascend to closer roles
July 30, 2015 Atlanta Braves — Although it hasn’t been finalized, there are multiple independent reports that Jim Johnson has been traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The void he leaves should be filled by Arodys Vizcaino. The 24-year-old has the power arm managers value in a closer, and has been named as a potential…
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Jake McGee could be closing soon; Jonathan Papelbon to Washington?
July 25, 2015 Seattle Mariners — Over the last two months, Carson Smith has nine saves and Fernando Rodney has two (and two blown saves). After Smith shut down Toronto in the ninth on Friday night, we think it’s time for him to shed his asterisk and be considered the Seattle closer, full stop. Just promise…
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McGee records save for Rays
July 19, 2015 Tampa Bay Rays — Jake McGee picked up his 4th save of the season on Saturday and has not allowed a run in his last 18 appearances. However, it was Brad Boxberger who pitched in the more important spot, as he faced the top of the order in the 8th inning. Boxberger still appears to…
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Tigers’ bullpen implodes, Boxberger bounces back
July 11, 2015 Detroit Tigers – It was an ugly night for the Tigers’ bullpen on Friday. Bruce Rondon came on to get the last out of the 8th inning and then came back to try and close out a five run lead. He allowed three hits, while only getting one out, and the Tigers decided it…