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  • Francisco Rodriguez blows another save, paving way for John Axford’s return

    July 25, 2012 Milwaukee Brewers – Francisco Rodriguez just blew his second save in three days, prompting manager Ron Roenicke to say about the closer role: “We’ll talk about it… Tomorrow, we’ll see what we’re going to do.”  While Roenicke wasn’t entirely committal, many Brewers beat writers have already predicted that John Axford, who threw…

  • Francisco Rodriguez has terrible outing; Scott Downs picks up a save

    July 24, 2012 Milwaukee Brewers – Francisco Rodriguez blew his first save since inheriting the closer job, but did so in spectacular fashion, allowing four runs to score.  If he falters again, John Axford could get his old job back.  Francisco Rodriguez to Hot Seat. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated MIL |Rodriguez…

  • Drew Storen back from the DL

    July 20, 2012 Washington Nationals – Drew Storen returned from the disabled list on Thursday, pitching a clean 9th inning in a game the Nationals were losing.  He immediately factors back in to the Nats’ late-inning plans, though he’s a longshot to win his closer job back this season.  Hierarchy change: Drew Storen to 2nd…

  • Francisco Rodriguez to close in Milwaukee; Glen Perkins and Jared Burton to split chances in Minnesota

    July 18, 2012 Texas Rangers – Alexi Ogando returned from the DL and was placed back in to the bullpen, where he will remain for the foreseeable future.  He pitched 0.2 innings yesterday and will be used in a late-innings role, as he was before.  Hierarchy change: Alexi Ogando to 2nd in line, replacing Tanner…

  • John Axford out as closer in Milwaukee, Francisco Rodriguez to get saves

    Milwaukee Brewers – Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said before Tuesday’s game that John Axford would be relieved of his closing duties for the time being.  Francisco Rodriguez will inherit the 9th inning role, effective immediately.  Hierarchy change: Francisco Rodriguez to Closer, John Axford to Set-up. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated MIL |Rodriguez…