Tag: Jonathan Broxton
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Giants gaining confidence again in Santiago Casilla
September 18, 2012 San Francisco Giants – On Monday, Santiago Casilla finished the 7th inning, pitched a clean 8th, then got the first out of the 9th with the Giants up by 1 run. With Jeremy Affeldt going through some serious struggles over the past month or so, Casilla has been getting more usage in…
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Joe Nathan getting extra rest; Aroldis Chapman still on the shelf
September 17, 2012 Cincinnati Reds – Jonathan Broxton picked up his second NL save on Sunday. Aroldis Chapman will be sidelined for a few more days with a tired arm. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated CIN |Chapman |Broxton |Marshall |Madson |9/17/12 Los Angeles Angels – Ernesto Frieri was…
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Addison Reed’s struggles continue
September 16, 2012 Chicago White Sox – Addison Reed allowed three baserunners without recording an out on Saturday, and had to be bailed out by Matt Thornton, who picked up the save. Reed has now allowed multiple baserunners, and at least one run, in 7 of his last 9 appearances. Addison Reed to Hot Seat. …
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Junichi Tazawa continues to impress
September 15, 2012 Boston Red Sox – Up by a run in the 7th inning, the Red Sox turned to Junichi Tazawa, who pitched a scoreless inning. Tazawa, who has a 1.47 ERA on the year, is earning the trust of Bobby Valentine and is being used in tight, late-game situations more frequently. Hierarchy change:…
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Joba rules the 7th once more; League edges ahead in Los Angeles
September 13, 2012 New York Yankees – For the second straight night, Boone Logan entered in the 7th and failed to retire the hitter he was summoned to face — and for the second straight night, it was Joba Chamberlain who relieved him and finished the inning. Hierarchy change: Joba Chamberlain to 2nd in line, replacing Boone…