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Tag: Josh Staumont

  • Felix Bautista staking claim to Orioles job

    August 9, 2022 Baltimore Orioles – Felix Bautista looked like the clear choice after Jorge Lopez was traded, and now, he’s received and converted both save chances for the Orioles since the deal. We’re removing this very short-lived asterisk. Updated hierarchy: Bautista | Tate | Perez. Los Angeles Angels – Ryan Tepera got the save…

  • Devin Williams closing in Milwaukee after Josh Hader trade

    August 2, 2022 Atlanta Braves – The Braves dealt Will Smith to the Astros late Monday evening for starter Jake Odorizzi. Smith could potentially crack the Houston hierarchy in time; the Braves, meanwhile, will look to Tyler Matzek and Collin McHugh to fill in. Updated hierarchy: Jansen | Minter | Matzek. Cincinnati Reds – Hunter…

  • Raisel Iglesias faces suspension; Matt Bush, Josh Staumont hit the IL

    June 28, 2022 Texas Rangers – Matt Bush was placed on the IL over the weekend, which means Dennis Santana will be in line for more 8th inning opportunities. Lefties Brett Martin and Matt Moore could also see a few more holds as a result. Updated hierarchy: Barlow | Santana | Martin. Kansas City Royals…

  • Joe Kelly gets first post-Hendriks save chance; Josh Hader is back

    June 21, 2022 New York Mets – A day after one of Seth Lugo’s worst outings of the season, Drew Smith was tasked with the 8th of a four-run game, pitching a scoreless inning. Lugo has been serviceable this season (3.81 ERA), but he isn’t the lockdown reliever he was a few years ago, while…

  • Jhoan Duran picks up another save

    May 23, 2022 Minnesota Twins – Jhoan Duran picked up his 3rd save of the season with a scoreless 9th inning. This remains a committee, with Emilio Pagan still having a small edge on save-chance-likelihood going forward. Hierarchy remains: *Pagan | Duran | Duffey. * = closer-by-committee St. Louis Cardinals – In Sunday’s 18-run blowout,…