Tag: Justin Anderson

  • Nate Jones latest to grab White Sox save, but who’s next?

    May 18, 2018 Los Angeles Angels — There’s unfortunate news for Keynan Middleton, who will undergo Tommy John surgery, ending his season. Meanwhile, the healthy members of the Angels bullpen continue to falter. Jim Johnson entered Thursday night’s game in the seventh inning with a 1-0 deficit and ran into trouble — single, flyout, homer, single,…

  • Justin Anderson gets first save chance after Middleton injury

    May 15, 2018 Los Angeles Angels – Following the bad news from Keynan Middleton’s MRI, Justin Anderson got the first save chance for the Angels and converted, successfully protecting a 1-run lead against the Astros. Jim Johnson, Cam Bedrosian, and Blake Parker had all been worked pretty heavily going into last night’s game, which likely…

  • Keynan Middleton heads back to the DL

    May 14, 2018 Los Angeles Angels – Keynan Middleton is not on the active roster tonight and appears to be headed to the DL after he injured his right elbow on Sunday. The Angels will continue to rely on a committee of arms to close out games, with Jim Johnson the likely leader of a group…

  • It’s not always sunny in Philadelphia for Hector Neris

    May 12, 2018 Philadelphia Phillies — Tommy Hunter has been excellent since his return from the DL, picking up five holds while bridging the gap to Hector Neris, who has been less than excellent of late. Neris allowed three earned runs to blow yesterday’s save, and he has two blown saves in his last four outings…

  • Bud Norris leaves with injury while David Robertson records vulture save

    May 6, 2018 St. Louis Cardinals — Bud Norris left yesterday’s game with tricep tightness.  Norris thinks he will avoid the disabled list.  We expect Norris to miss at least a couple days, and if it turns out to be more serious, we will let you know as soon as possible.  At least one beat…