Tag: Justin Wilson
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Vulture save lottery tickets galore on the penultimate day of the season
September 30, 2017 Chicago Cubs — The Cubs took the lead in the eighth inning last night, and brought in the already-warm Justin Grimm for the ninth. Grimm pitched a perfect inning to pick up his first save of the year. Grimm has had a tough year, and doesn’t normally figure into the late inning plans…
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Will Harris officially returns for Astros
August 30, 2017 Houston Astros – Will Harris looked sharp on Tuesday in his first appearance since July 5. He retired the side in the sixth inning on just eight pitches, including a strikeout. Hierarchy remains: Giles | Devenski | Harris. Los Angeles Angels – The Angels won, 7-2, on Tuesday night, and normally that…
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Shane Greene closing after Justin Wilson trade; Jim Johnson moved to committee
July 31, 2017 Atlanta Braves – Jim Johnson has lost his position at the top of the Atlanta bullpen, and will now share duties with a handful of other relievers. Arodys Vizcaino is the best reliever to own right now, as he would’ve gotten the save chance last night, had the Braves taken the lead.…
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Shane Greene likely to close in Detroit after Justin Wilson traded to Cubs
July 31, 2017 Detroit Tigers — The Tigers shipped Justin Wilson to the Cubs on Sunday night, pending a medical review. Shane Greene should be the first choice for saves now in Detroit, with Bruce Rondon and Alex Wilson behind him. Updated hierarchy: Greene | Rondon | A. Wilson. Chicago Cubs — The Cubs bolstered their…