Tag: Jared Burton

  • Andrew Miller, Takashi Saito rising; Joaquin Benoit nabs a save

    July 23, 2012 Boston Red Sox – Mark Melancon got shelled yesterday, and has looked shaky recently after a great return from the minor leagues.  Hard thrower Andrew Miller has been the much more consistent reliever lately, and now sports a 2.74 ERA.  Hierarchy change: Andrew Miller to 2nd in line, replacing Mark Melancon. |Closer…

  • Astros pick Francisco Cordero over Wilton Lopez to close following Myers trade

    July 22, 2012 Chicago White Sox – The White Sox acquired Brett Myers from the Astros on Saturday, but Addison Reed will keep his job for the time being, said White Sox GM Kenny Williams.  Myers will pitch in a set-up role and will get save chances on nights when Reed is unavailable.  Also on…

  • Tyler Clippard struggling; 10-player trade ups Francisco Cordero’s value

    July 21, 2012 Toronto Blue Jays – The Blue Jays picked up three pitchers from the Houston Astros in a 10-player trade on Thursday including Brandon Lyon, who will likely serve as a 7th inning guy ahead of Darren Oliver and Casey Janssen.  Hierarchy change: Brandon Lyon to 2nd in line, replacing Jason Frasor.  |Closer…

  • Drew Storen back from the DL

    July 20, 2012 Washington Nationals – Drew Storen returned from the disabled list on Thursday, pitching a clean 9th inning in a game the Nationals were losing.  He immediately factors back in to the Nats’ late-inning plans, though he’s a longshot to win his closer job back this season.  Hierarchy change: Drew Storen to 2nd…

  • Santiago Casilla’s struggles continue; Charlie Furbush hits the DL

    July 19, 2012 San Francisco Giants – Santiago Casilla continues to struggle, allowing two runs in the 10th inning last night before being bailed out by the Giants’ offense the next inning.  He’s now blown 5 of his last 8 saves and remains firmly on the Hot Seat, as the Giants are reportedly testing the…