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Tag: Jonny Venters

  • Jonny Venters back on track; Craig Stammen and Kelvin Herrera pick up saves

    September 30, 2012 Kansas City Royals – Kelvin Herrera picked up a save in the 14th inning on Saturday.  Greg Holland blew the save in the 9th, but his job is not in jeopardy.  No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated KC |Holland |Herrera |Crow |Holland |9/30/12 |Soria(DL) |   Atlanta…

  • Kevin Jepsen pitching well in set-up role

    September 8, 2012 Los Angeles Angels – Kevin Jepsen pitched the 8th inning ahead of Ernesto Frieri last night, after Scott Downs was unable to record an out in the 7th.  Downs hasn’t been quite as effective as the hard-throwing righty lately, and it’s shown in their usage, as Jepsen has been called on in…

  • Brewers bullpen melts down again; Chad Durbin pitching well

    July 30, 2012 Milwaukee Brewers – The Brewers bullpen had another meltdown on Sunday, and all of their top relievers were to blame; John Axford, Francisco Rodriguez, and Jose Veras all gave up multiple runs.  Earlier this week, Ron Roenicke declared a closer-by-committee, with several Brewers beat writers thought Axford would quickly win his job…

  • John Axford likely returning to closer role; Francisco Cordero could lose job

    July 26, 2012 Houston Astros – Francisco Cordero blew his second save in two days, making him 0/2 since joining the Astros.  After the game, Brad Mills did not say he was removing Cordero from the closer role, only saying that Cordero would not close on Thursday because he’d thrown a lot of pitches over…

  • Kris Medlen rising in Atlanta; Matt Capps returns

    July 14, 2012 Minnesota Twins – The Twins activated Matt Capps from the DL.  He will resume closing immediately, as the Twins are hoping to build his value so they can deal him.  Hierarchy change: Matt Capps to Closer, Glen Perkins to Set-up, Jared Burton to 2nd in line. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013…