Tag: Josh Fields
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Joaquin Benoit “will be an option” in the 9th inning going forward
June 17, 2013 Detroit Tigers – Joaquin Benoit got the last out of the 8th inning on Sunday, then stayed on for the 9th to earn his fourth save of the year. After the game, Jim Leyland said that Benoit “will be an option,” though he stopped well short of naming Benoit the new closer,…
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Josh Fields returns to the Houston bullpen
June 4, 2013 Houston Astros — Josh Fields, back from a long stint on the disabled list, was immediately thrust into a high-leverage eighth inning against Mike Trout and Albert Pujols. Hierarchy change: Josh Fields to 2nd in line, replacing Wesley Wright. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2014 Closer . Updated HOU Jose…
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Rhiner Cruz pitching well in Houston; Kenley Jansen picks up save
April 12, 2013 Cincinnati Reds – After not pitching for the first week of the season, the Reds finally put Sean Marshall on the DL earlier this week. Sam LeCure has been pitching in some important spots thus far, and has started the season having allowed only 1 run in 5 innings. Hierarchy change: Sam…
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Josh Fields is one to watch in the Astros bullpen
April 3, 2013 Houston Astros – The Astros got their first look at their (non-Bedard) bullpen in a loss to the Rangers last night, and it wasn’t pretty, as five relievers combined to give up six runs in three innings. The only reliever to perform well was Josh Fields, who struck out the only batter…