Tag: Kevin Jepsen
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Doolittle bested by a Trout; seven walks for sorry Brothers
April 16, 2014 Oakland A’s — Sean Doolittle blew a save late Tuesday night, courtesy of a Mike Trout home run. No instant alert for this one — they were even anyway — but we’re ready to shuffle Luke Gregerson to the top of the Oakland closer committee. Note also the resurgence of Jim Johnson, who’s pitched five scoreless innings since…
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2014 AL West bullpen preview
March 7, 2014 Houston Astros – The Astros enter 2014 with one of the most wide open bullpens in all of baseball. After stumbling to the finish line in 2013 with one of the worst cadre of relievers in recent memory, Houston picked up Chad Qualls, Matt Albers, and Jesse Crain to bolster the back…
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Kevin Jepsen and J.J. Putz return to the disabled list
August 26, 2013 Los Angeles Angels – The Angels’ struggling bullpen took another blow on Sunday, as Kevin Jepsen underwent appendix surgery and will likely miss the rest of the season. Michael Kohn, who picked up his 6th hold of the season on Saturday, should see more high-leverage innings in Jepsen’s absence. Hierarchy change: Michael…
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Dane De La Rosa to close while Frieri figures it out
August 11, 2013 Los Angeles Angels – Dane De La Rosa would have gotten the call again last night if there was a save opportunity. Ernesto Frieri pitched with the Angels up 5 on Saturday and will continue to pitch in low leverage situations until he can get back on track. Hierarchy change: Dane De…