Tag: Jared Burton
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Kevin Jepsen runs scoreless streak to 11 straight outings
July 28, 2012 Los Angeles Angels – Hard-throwing righty Kevin Jepsen pitched the 7th inning last night, and he now has three holds and win this week, all pitching in the 7th inning or later. Jepsen has not allowed a single run since returning from the minors, a span of 11 appearances. Hierarchy change: Kevin…
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Brewers to employ closer-by-committee; Darren O’Day rising
July 27, 2012 Baltimore Orioles – Submariner Darren O’Day pitched the 7th inning last night, picking up his 6th hold of the year. He now has a 2.97 ERA and has been pitching in higher-leverage spots than Matt Lindstrom as of late. Hierarchy change: Darren O’Day to 2nd in line, replacing Matt Lindstrom. |Closer |Set-Up…
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John Axford likely returning to closer role; Francisco Cordero could lose job
July 26, 2012 Houston Astros – Francisco Cordero blew his second save in two days, making him 0/2 since joining the Astros. After the game, Brad Mills did not say he was removing Cordero from the closer role, only saying that Cordero would not close on Thursday because he’d thrown a lot of pitches over…
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Francisco Cordero already on the verge of losing job in Houston
July 25, 2012 New York Mets – Pedro Beato was one of the Mets’ best relievers in 2011, but he started this year on the disabled list, and hasn’t been the same. After being called up two weeks ago, Beato has struggled and was sent back down on Tuesday. There is almost nothing to like…
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Francisco Rodriguez has terrible outing; Scott Downs picks up a save
July 24, 2012 Milwaukee Brewers – Francisco Rodriguez blew his first save since inheriting the closer job, but did so in spectacular fashion, allowing four runs to score. If he falters again, John Axford could get his old job back. Francisco Rodriguez to Hot Seat. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated MIL |Rodriguez…