Tag: Jared Burton

  • Joba Chamberlain solid in his second 2012 appearance in the bigs

    August 7, 2012 New York Yankees – On Monday, in his second big-league appearance of the year, Joba Chamberlain pitched 1.2 scoreless innings.  Chamberlain was dominant in his rehab outings, logging a 0.96 ERA, 10 Ks and only 1 BB.  Once he gets his feet under him in the big leagues, the Yankees are certain…

  • Drew Storen returning to form, picks up save in Tyler Clippard’s absence

    August 6, 2012 Washington Nationals – As expected, Tyler Clippard had the day off on Sunday, but it was Drew Storen who got the save chance in his place, while Sean Burnett pitched the 8th.  Burnett has been excellent all season, but the Nats may be trying to use Storen similarly to how the Rangers…

  • Bobby Parnell likely to earn a few more save chances; Alexi Ogando rising

    August 5, 2012 Oakland A’s – Ryan Cook on Saturday blew his second save in a row and his fourth in his last six chances.  He’s now got 7 blown saves on the year, which leads the league, and could be in danger of losing his job to former closer Grant Balfour.  On the other…

  • Jared Burton, Alexi Ogando pick up saves

    August 4, 2012 Texas Rangers – Joe Nathan was given a day off on Friday, but it was Alexi Ogando, not Mike Adams, who picked up the save in his stead– Adams pitched in his usual 8th inning role.  However, the Rangers are reportedly looking to stretch Ogando out and return him to the rotation…

  • Frank Francisco returns from injury, should close right away

    August 3, 2012 New York Mets – Frank Francisco is expected to be activated from the DL today.  Bobby Parnell has been OK, but not great, in his place, so Francisco should resume closing immediately.  Hierarchy change: Frank Francisco to Closer, Bobby Parnell to Set-up, Jon Rauch to 2nd in line.  |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In…