Tag: Jeanmar Gomez
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Jeanmar Gomez likely to lose closer’s role Friday
September 23, 2016 Philadelphia Phillies — While the Phillies are out of it and there’s not much time left in the season, manager Pete Mackanin is about to make a change that will impact the fantasy baseball playoffs. Mackanin is expected to announce Friday that he’s removing Jeanmar Gomez from the closer’s role, handing the job over…
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Jeanmar Gomez may not finish season as closer
September 21, 2016 Philadelphia Phillies — It’s been a while since we’ve updated you on the Phillies’ bullpen, but the final days of the season have become more interesting. Jeanmar Gomez entered Tuesday’s ninth inning with a 7-3 lead and retired two of the first three batters. However, an infield single, walk, wild pitch and double made it…
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Kelvin Herrera struggles, likely behind Joakim Soria in Royals’ closer race
July 7, 2016 Kansas City Royals — There wasn’t a save chance for KC on Wednesday, but it’s noteworthy that Kelvin Herrera came out for the eighth in a tie game. Herrera struck out the side, but also allowed two runs on three hits to take the loss. This only strengthens our belief that Ned Yost will…
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Jake McGee to return this Saturday for the Rockies
June 30, 2016 Colorado Rockies — After two rehab outings, Jake McGee is expected to return from the disabled list on Saturday — but Walt Weiss refused to commit to a set role for the lefthander going forward, calling the Rockies’ bullpen situation “ever-evolving.” If Gigalith hits the hierarchy, don’t say he didn’t warn you. Hierarchy remains: Estevez…
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Cory Gearrin and David Hernandez record saves
May 15, 2016 San Francisco Giants — As expected, Santiago Casilla got the night off on Saturday. Cory Gearrin picked up his first save in almost three years. Josh Osich has gone less than one inning in his last six appearances, so Gearrin could continue to see save chances when Casilla is unavailable. Updated hierarchy: Casilla | Gearrin | Osich.…