Tag: Joe Thatcher

  • Luke Gregerson and Rex Brothers move into 9th inning roles; Tom Wilhelmsen struggling

    June 2, 2013 Seattle Mariners – Tom Wilhelmsen blew his third save in four chances on Sunday, walking the bases loaded and then allowing a walk-off triple.  Eric Wedge didn’t say anything ominous about Wilhelmsen’s job security after the game, saying that closers go through rough spots throughout the season, but should Wilhelmsen blow another save…

  • Huston Street hits DL, Luke Gregerson to close

    June 1, 2013 San Diego Padres – Huston Street has been placed on the DL with a strained calf.  Luke Gregerson is the best bet for saves in his absence.  Hierarchy change: Luke Gregerson to Closer, Dale Thayer to Set-up, Joe Thatcher to 2nd in line, Huston Street to DL. . Closer . Set-Up .…

  • Random saves for James Russell, Scott Downs, Joe Thatcher

    July 3, 2012 Chicago Cubs – Carlos Marmol was unavailable on Monday, but it was James Russell who got the call in the 9th inning, not Shawn Camp.  This came as a bit of a surprise, since Camp had pitched as a set-up man in the 8th inning in the previous two games.  But it…

  • Huston Street to DL; Andrew Cashner to close

    May 5, 2012 San Diego Padres – The Padres will place Huston Street on the disabled list after he suffered a right posterior shoulder strain on Friday.  After being hurt last night, Street said he didn’t think the injury was too serious, but perhaps that was wishful thinking; Andrew Cashner will close in his stead.  Hierarchy…