Tag: Ken Giles
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Jeanmar Gomez and the Phillies’ ninth are going to see other people
September 24, 2016 Philadelphia Phillies — The Phillies made the confusing announcement that although Jeanmar Gomez will be the closer for the rest of the season, he will get a “break” for the next few save chances — in favor of Hector Neris, Edubray Ramos, or even lefthander Joely Rodriguez. For now, we’ll call this a committee with Gomez as the…
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Luke Gregerson earns vulture save
September 22, 2016 Houston Astros — As we predicted, Luke Gregerson picked up a save on Wednesday with Ken Giles resting. Hierarchy remains: Giles | Gregerson | Harris. VULTURE SAVE WATCH 1. Mauricio Cabrera, Atlanta Braves — Jim Johnson has now pitched in three straight (four of five).
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Who’s the Reds’ closer? Maybe they don’t need one
August 13, 2016 Cincinnati Reds — Keyvius Sampson gave up half of a six-run lead in the ninth, so the Reds turned to Raisel Iglesias to get the final out. While this wasn’t a save opportunity, it’s a spot that typically goes to the closer — and Tony Cingrani, who seemed to have that role, hasn’t pitched since a five-run…
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Zach Britton makes history; Arodys Vizcaino back soon
August 12, 2016 Baltimore Orioles – Zach Britton on Thursday picked up his 35th straight save this season, pitching a scoreless ninth. Scoreless has been a bit of a theme for Britton lately, as the closer hasn’t allowed an earned run in 39 straight appearances, the longest streak since earned runs started being kept as…