Tag: Jason Grilli
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Jason Grilli placed on DL, Mark Melancon to close
April 25, 2014 Pittsburgh Pirates – Jason Grilli has been placed on the disabled list with a left oblique strain. Mark Melancon will close in his place, while Tony Watson moves up to cover the 8th. Hierarchy change: Mark Melancon to Closer, Tony Watson to Set-up, Justin Wilson to 2nd in line. . Closer .…
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Jason Grilli blows another save; Kyle Farnsworth replaces Jose Valverde
April 21, 2014 Los Angeles Angels – Kevin Jepsen has always been a favorite of Mike Scioscia, but Jepsen just isn’t getting it done so far this year, as he currently sports an ERA north of 7. Michael Kohn, meanwhile, has gotten an occasional 8th inning opportunity this year, and after logging another scoreless inning…
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2014 NL Central bullpen preview
March 9, 2014 Chicago Cubs – The Cubs signed Jose Veras to a one year deal and he should start the season as their closer. The Cubs used Pedro Strop as their primary set-up man after they traded for him towards the end of last year and he should resume that role again to start…
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Jason Grilli back in closer’s role
September 22, 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates – Jason Grilli pitched a scoreless ninth on Saturday to pick up his 31st save of the season. The Pirates have announced that Grilli will take over as the closer again and move Mark Melancon back to his set-up role. Hierarchy change: Jason Grilli to Closer, Mark Melancon to Set-up. . Closer…