Tag: Jesse Chavez
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Pedro Strop appears to suffer bad hamstring injury
September 13, 2018 Chicago Cubs – Closer Pedro Strop was injured Thursday trying to beat out a throw at first base. ESPN’s Buster Olney says based on his reaction, it looks like a left hamstring injury. If that diagnosis is correct, it’s a tough blow to the Cubs, who will now turn to a committee…
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Chavez, Brach pick up extra-inning vulture saves
September 7, 2018 Chicago Cubs — The Cubs used their late-inning hierarchy earlier in Thursday’s game, so for an extra-inning save, Joe Maddon successfully turned to Jesse Chavez. Meanwhile, injured closer Brandon Morrow is expected to throw from a mound on Sunday for the first time in three weeks — a true test to see if…
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Justin Miller is the Washington closer-du-jour
August 28, 2018 Chicago Cubs – After Steve Cishek and Carl Edwards Jr. handled the 7th and 8th, things got interesting for Pedro Strop in the 9th. Strop allowed two base runners while recording only one out, after which he was promptly removed. Justin Wilson gave up a hit to the only batter he faced,…
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Kenley Jansen hopes to be back next week
August 18, 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers – The injuries keep piling up for the Dodgers as Erik Goeddel returned to the DL yesterday. Meanwhile, the Dodgers hope to get Kenley Jansen back early next week, as the all-star closer chose to delay surgery until the offseason. The Dodgers need the help since the bullpen has been…
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Brad Boxberger’s ugly June continues
June 23, 2018 Arizona Diamondbacks — Brad Boxberger blew a save in the bottom of the 11th inning, but managed to keep the game tied. When Arizona retook the lead in the 13th, it was T.J. McFarland who closed the game out. This was McFarland’s first career save, with both Hirano and Bradley having pitched earlier…