Tag: Jim Johnson
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Detroit is Joba-less and John Axford returns
July 4, 2015 Detroit Tigers – Just nine days ago, Joba Chamberlain had an ERA under 2, but after it doubled thanks to a few three-run outings, the Tigers shockingly cut the former Yankee phenom, designating him (and Tom Gorzelanny) for assignment. Bruce Rondon and Al Alburquerque will slide up a few spots in the team’s late-innings hierarchy…
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Jake McGee records another save for Rays, Mets struggle without Familia
June 14, 2015 Tampa Bay Rays — Jake McGee recorded his third save of the season on Saturday after Brad Boxberger pitched the 8th inning. Boxberger replaced starter Chris Archer after he gave up a leadoff walk to start the 8th. After giving up the tying homerun to the first batter he faced, Boxberger was able to get out of…
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Andrew Miller hits DL; Jake McGee gets first save
June 11, 2015 New York Yankees — As indicated in an alert on Wednesday, Andrew Miller has been placed on the disabled list with a strained forearm. Dellin Betances will close in his place, while Chasen Shreve and Jacob Lindgren move up to the 8th and 7th inning roles. Updated hierarchy: Betances | Shreve |…
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Rafael Soriano signs with Cubs; another save for Carson Smith
June 10, 2015 Miami Marlins — Mike Dunn pitched the 8th inning ahead of AJ Ramos in a one-run game. Ramos couldn’t hold on to the lead, giving up a two-run walkoff bomb. Ramos has pitched well enough since taking over the closer’s role, but Dunn seems to have worked his way back into the late-inning mix,…
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Shawn Tolleson pulls away from Rangers committee
May 25, 2015 Washington Nationals – After he pitched a scoreless inning in his Nats debut Saturday, Casey Janssen was given a high-leverage opportunity, getting the last two outs of the 8th inning on Sunday ahead of Drew Storen. If he continues to pitch well, then Janssen would likely be someone that Matt Williams would…