Tag: Joe Smith
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Chapman back as closer, Joe Smith picks up save
May 11, 2014 Cincinnati Reds — The Reds officially activated Aroldis Chapman from the disabled list before yesterday’s game, and manager Bryan Price has said that he won’t hesitate to go to Chapman in a save opportunity. Hierarchy change: Chapman | Broxton | LeCure. Los Angeles Angels — Joe Smith picked up the save yesterday, but he made it interesting. Smith came…
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Cody Allen picks up save, Chapman close to returning
May 10, 2014 Cleveland Indians — Cody Allen recorded his first save of the season last night. The Indians brought on John Axford for the 9th with a 4-run lead. Axford gave up 2 hits and 2 walks and Cody Allen came on with the bases loaded. Allen got James Loney to fly out for his…
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Ernesto Frieri back as closer
May 6, 2014 Los Angeles Angels – As predicted in our Vulture Save Watch, Mike Scioscia gave the ball to Ernesto Frieri in the ninth inning and the right-hander delivered, preserving a three-run lead for his first save since April 21. Scioscia intended to move Frieri back to the ninth all along, and Frieri has…
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Smith sharp in first save opportunity for Angels
April 29, 2014 Los Angeles Angels – Joe Smith came on in the ninth inning with a three-run lead and allowed just one hit to pick up his first save of the season against his former team. No hierarchy change. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2015 Closer . Updated LAA Joe…
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Jim Johnson on the verge of winning job back; Mark Melancon, Joe Smith to close
April 26, 2014 Chicago White Sox – Despite four straight scoreless outings, Ronald Belisario still has an ERA over 7, thanks in large part to an April 9th appearance in Colorado where he gave up 5 runs while recording only one out. But his recent stretch — almost all of which has come pitching ahead…