Tag: Jim Johnson
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Keynan Middleton, Matt Albers now sitting atop their respective committees
April 10, 2018 Los Angeles Angels – With the major caveat that this is Mike Scioscia, recent usage suggests something we’ve alluded to in our last two Angels updates: that Keynan Middleton looks like the guy to own in the Angels bullpen right now. The latest example comes from last night’s game, which played out…
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Jacob Barnes get first save chance since Knebel injury…and promptly blows it.
April 8, 2018 Milwaukee Brewers — The Brewers had their first save chance since Corey Knebel hit the DL, and Jacob Barnes got the call. Unfortunately for Brewers’ fans (and fantasy owners who just picked him up), Barnes was unable to convert the save. He was charged with 4 runs, although only two were earned. Barnes…
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Blake Parker struggles; Jordan Hicks is awesome
April 2, 2018 Toronto Blue Jays – Seung Hwan Oh picked up his first save of the season on Sunday, pitching a clean 9th inning after Tyler Clippard handled the 8th. Roberto Osuna pitched on Friday and Saturday, so he was given the night off, as was Ryan Tepera, who we currently have at the…
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Greg Holland on the hot seat in Colorado
August 24, 2017 Colorado Rockies — Greg Holland had a rough Wednesday against his former club, giving up three runs as he recorded his third blown save this month in a walk-off loss to the Royals. After the game, Bud Black said that his initial instinct is to keep Holland as his closer, though he will talk…
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Sean Doolittle and Arodys Vizcaino secure their closer jobs
August 5, 2017 [EDITOR’S NOTE: Our Donation Drive ends this weekend. As always, we are extremely grateful for your support!] Washington Nationals — Sean Doolittle has emerged as the closer for the Nationals, having been used in that role every night he’s been available. Behind him, Brandon Kintzler pitched the seventh and Ryan Madson the eighth, his…