Tag: joe nathan
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Papelbon suspended; Soria secures first save since July
September 16, 2014 Philadelphia Phillies — Jonathan Papelbon’s homage to Michael Jackson has earned him a seven-game suspension, which started last night in San Diego. Ken Giles is the man to own in the Philly pen for the next week — and perhaps thereafter. The Phillies have tired of Papelbon’s antics, issuing a statement that oozes with contempt, and the team is well…
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Doolittle records painful save, Nathan continues to give up runs
August 24, 2014 Oakland A’s – Sean Doolittle recorded his 20th save of the season last night, but he may have injured himself in the process. Doolittle grimaced in pain after making the throw to first to end the game. The trainers did tests on him after the game and he was optimistic after he was able…
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Jonathan Broxton might be worth an add
August 20, 2014 Cincinnati Reds — It’s time to worry about Aroldis Chapman. The fireballing righthander is day-to-day with an “achy” shoulder, which we learned about after Chapman walked all four men he faced on Sunday. Jonathan Broxton would be the beneficiary of any extended rest for the closer, and with the team’s playoff hopes dwindling by the…
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Sergio Romo records save, Jim Johnson returns
August 17, 2014 San Francisco Giants — Sergio Romo got the last two outs of the game last night and picked up his first save since June 22nd. Manager Bruce Boche said he wanted to give closer Santiago Casilla a day off. Casilla has allowed a run in his last three appearances, picking up losses in…
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Joe Nathan blows save, Soria leaves with injury
August 10, 2014 Detroit Tigers – Joe Nathan blew his sixth save of the season yesterday. He was only able to record one out and was pulled with the bases loaded. Joakim Soria came on and worked out of the bases loaded jam to keep the game tied. Soria tried to come back out for the…