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Tag: Josh Taylor

  • Josh Taylor and Chris Stratton record saves

    September 12, 2021 Boston Red Sox — Josh Taylor picked up an extra-innings save yesterday, pitching a scoreless 10th inning.  Garrett Whitlock pitched the 8th and 9th innings with the game tied.  The Red Sox are still in committee mode and it’s tough to know who will get the save on any given night.  The…

  • Rowan Wick returns for the Cubs

    August 11, 2021 Chicago Cubs — The Cubs activated Rowan Wick from the IL prior to the second game of Tuesday’s doubleheader. Wick pitched a perfect seventh inning in that contest with the Cubs trailing, 6-2. It was his first MLB appearance since Sept. 16, 2020. We’ll move Wick right to the top of this…

  • Matt Barnes placed on COVID IL

    August 3, 2021 Boston Red Sox – Matt Barnes was placed on the COVID IL today. Adam Ottavino is the likely frontrunner for saves while Barnes is out, with the newly acquired Hansel Robles potentially getting a shot as well. Updated hierarchy: Ottavino | Robles | Taylor.

  • Drew Steckenrider grabs a save; Michael Fulmer returns from the IL

    June 15, 2021 Tampa Bay Rays – Peter Fairbanks got the 9th inning for the Rays on Monday, collecting his second save in four days. As a result, we’re moving him up a slot in this committee, thus basically guaranteeing JP Feyereisen gets the next save chance. Updated hierarchy: *Castillo | Fairbanks | Feyereisen.* =…