Tag: Kenley Jansen
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Josh Fields and Chris Beck collect random saves on a slow night for bullpens
April 24, 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers — As predicted in Monday’s Vulture Save Watch, Kenley Jansen got a night off and Josh Fields collected the save for the Dodgers. Hierarchy remains: Jansen | Fields | Baez. Chicago White Sox — Chris Beck earned a three-inning save, the first of his career, in a 10-4 White…
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Chris Devenski, Bud Norris pick up saves
April 18, 2018 Houston Astros — After Will Harris kept the Astros ahead, 4-1, through the eighth inning, it was Chris Devenski who got the ball for the ninth. Devenski converted the save and now leads Houston with a whopping two saves this season. AJ Hinch will always look for the best matchup, and Devenski…
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Kenley Jansen’s velocity rebounds, but he still blows the save
April 3, 2018 Cincinnati Reds – For the second straight day, Wandy Peralta pitched the 8th inning ahead of Raisel Iglesias. Peralta was one of the more reliable relievers in the Cincinnati pen last year, particularly in the first half of the season, and for now, he looks to be among the relievers who will…
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2018 NL West Preview
February 28, 2018 Arizona Diamondbacks – Fernando Rodney somehow recorded 39 saves for the Diamondbacks last year, but he’ll be shooting arrows in Minnesota this year. That leaves the ninth inning in limbo, with three arms in line for the closer’s role. Archie Bradley was the team’s best reliever last season, but Arizona may want the flexibility to…
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Playoff teams begin resting their closers; Alex Wilson’s season is over
September 25, 2017 Pittsburgh Pirates – Twice over the last three days, waiver wire acquisition George Kontos pitched the 8th inning ahead of Felipe Rivero. The Pirates only have six games remaining, but if anyone other than Rivero is needed for a save opp, Kontos is the best bet. Updated hierarchy: Rivero | Kontos |…