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Tag: Kendall Graveman

  • Kendall Graveman placed on the IL

    May 23, 2021 Seattle Mariners — Kendall Graveman was placed on the IL with no injury designation. This could mean that Graveman is another Mariner to be affected by the recent positive COVID tests to hit the club, but we’ll hopefully have more clarity on the situation soon. In the meantime, Rafael Montero should be…

  • Jonathan Loaisiga picks up another save while Diego Castillo is activated from the IL

    May 15, 2021 New York Yankees — The Yankees did indeed give Aroldis Chapman a second day off after his recent heavy workload, but it was Jonathan Loaisiga who got the vulture save over Chad Green.  Green pitched a scoreless 7th after the Yankees took the lead in the top of the inning while Loaisiga…

  • After Diaz injury, is it gonna be May in New York?

    May 3, 2021 New York Mets – Edwin Diaz gave up the game-tying home run, and then didn’t, but had to come out of the game before throwing another pitch due to a sore back. He’s being reevaluated today, and if he needs to miss any time, Trevor May is the likely candidate for saves,…

  • Kendall Graveman seems to be the guy in Seattle

    April 30, 2021 Seattle Mariners — The Mariners rode the “Gravy Train” again Thursday night, using Kendall Graveman to secure the final three outs for his third save. The Vulture Save Watch did predict this outcome, but it’s looking like Graveman might be here to stick. He has not been charged with an earned run…

  • Everyone seems to be getting a save in Seattle and Kansas City

    April 16, 2021 Seattle Mariners – It sure looks like a committee is taking shape in Seattle. Kendall Graveman and Keynan Middleton each earned their second save of the year in both ends of a doubleheader on Thursday. Rafael Montero, who also has two saves this season, pitched the sixth inning to set up Graveman…