Tag: jake mcgee
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Kenley Jansen mysteriously unavailable for Dodgers
June 4, 2015 Los Angeles Dodgers – Kenley Jansen was unavailable to shut down a two-run game in the 9th, and that proved to be costly as Adam Liberatore, Yimi Garcia, J.P. Howell and Chris Hatcher all combined to blow the lead and take the loss. Jansen refused to talk to media after the game, but…
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Weekly Hot Seat Update: May 29, 2015
With all the closer changes so far this season, it’s easy to see the value in owning guys who are first in line. But while it’s always nice to have a new closer, wouldn’t it be even better to get the next dominant one? Back in 2012, Greg Holland was first in line to saves for the Royals,…
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Jake Petricka earns first save; Dan Jennings can’t pitch either
May 29, 2015 Chicago White Sox — Before Thursday’s doubleheader with the Orioles, manager Robin Ventura expressed support for closer David Robertson, who has allowed six earned runs in his last eight outings. With Robertson unavailable, the White Sox turned to Zach Duke, as predicted in Thursday’s VSW, in the first game. Duke got the last out in…
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Brandon Maurer pitching well; Brad Boxberger not so much
May 28, 2015 San Diego Padres – Brandon Maurer got the 8th inning ahead of Craig Kimbrel on Wednesday to pick up his fifth hold on the year. Although he gave up a run to break his 13-inning scoreless streak, Maurer currently sports the best ERA and WHIP on the team at 2.25 and 0.83, respectively.…