Tag: Joel Peralta
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Miller debuts for the O’s in big spot while Peralta has impressive outing
August 2, 2014 Baltimore Orioles — One day after trading for Andrew Miller, the Orioles threw their new big lefty reliever out there in the 8th inning to protect a one run lead. He was brought on after a walk to Austin Jackson put the tying run on base and two lefties were due up next. Miller…
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Neftali Feliz will close in Texas
July 24, 2014 Texas Rangers — 26-year-old Neftali Feliz, an All-Star closer in 2010, will get the first shot at the ninth with Joakim Soria headed to Detroit. “We’ll give him a shot,” Ron Washington said. “He is the only one with experience.” Shawn Tolleson and Neal Cotts will back him up. Updated hierarchy: Feliz | Tolleson | Cotts. Detroit…
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Hector Rondon blows save, Boxberger continues to pitch well
July 12, 2014 Chicago Cubs — Hector Rondon blew his third save of the season last night, as he couldn’t protect a one run lead. Rondon has not been terrible lately, but he has given up a run in three of his last six appearances. Neil Ramirez, on the other hand, has made seven straight scoreless appearances…
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Edward Mujica or Junichi Tazawa could close in Boston soon
July 10, 2014 Boston Red Sox — Trade rumors are heating up around Koji Uehara, raising the question of who would be next in line to replace him. John Farrell has mentioned that he likes to use Edward Mujica in the role with Uehara unavailable, Mujica’s 5.61 ERA and 1.49 WHIP notwithstanding. Farrell might be better served considering Junichi Tazawa…
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Another save for McGee in Rays’ closer-by-committee, Josh Fields returns for Astros
July 5, 2014 Tampa Bay Rays — Yesterday it was Jake McGee’s turn again in the Rays’ committee and he didn’t disappoint, pitching a scoreless 9th for his 4th save of the season. However, the most important work out of the bullpen came from Brad Boxberger. Boxberger, who picked up the save on Wednesday, came on…