Tag: Joe Barlow
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A proven closer collects another save
May 17, 2023 New York Yankees – You read the Vulture Save Watch yesterday and knew Michael King still isn’t pitching on consecutive days, which paved the way for Clay Holmes in the eighth and Wandy Peralta in the ninth to close out a Yankee win. Hierarchy remains: *King | Peralta | Holmes.* = closer-by-committee…
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2023 AL West Preview
March 13, 2023 Houston Astros — Houston returns all their top arms from a phenomenal 2022 bullpen, including top closer Ryan Pressly, last seen shutting the door on the Phillies to seal the World Series. Rafael Montero, Bryan Abreu, and Hector Neris are ready to set the table for Pressly in the late innings. Starting…
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Ian Kennedy and Joe Barlow record their first saves of the season
May 1, 2022 Arizona Diamondbacks — Ian Kennedy picked up the first save for the Diamondbacks with Mark Melancon on the IL. Noe Ramirez picked up the 8th inning hold. Kennedy might not be available today but he should continue to close in Melancon’s absence. Hierarchy remains: Kennedy | Mantiply | Ramirez. Texas Rangers –…
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Rangers shake up their bullpen while the A’s try to find the next Josh Hader
April 6, 2022 Texas Rangers – In a flurry of bullpen roster moves, the Rangers sent Spencer Patton to Triple-A, placed Garrett Richards on the IL, and added Greg Holland to the roster. Unfortunately, this doesn’t do much to clarify who will be getting saves for the Rangers when the season begins. We will move…
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Paul Sewald records another save for Mariners
September 25, 2021 Seattle Mariners – With the Mariners clinging to a one-run lead, Paul Sewald loaded the bases with only one out. Luckily for Mariners’ fans and fantasy players with Sewald in their lineups, he was able to work out of the jam and pick up his 11th save of the season. Drew Steckenrider…