Tag: Kevin Jepsen
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Valverde and Marmol, no strangers to the hot seat
April 24, 2013 Detroit Tigers – After a short stint in the minors, Jose Valverde has been called up to the big leagues and will close starting today. Joaquin Benoit will return to his familiar 8th inning role. Three innings of class-A ball might have been enough to wow Jim Leyland, but in our book,…
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Joe Nathan getting extra rest; Aroldis Chapman still on the shelf
September 17, 2012 Cincinnati Reds – Jonathan Broxton picked up his second NL save on Sunday. Aroldis Chapman will be sidelined for a few more days with a tired arm. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated CIN |Chapman |Broxton |Marshall |Madson |9/17/12 Los Angeles Angels – Ernesto Frieri was…
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Kevin Jepsen pitching well in set-up role
September 8, 2012 Los Angeles Angels – Kevin Jepsen pitched the 8th inning ahead of Ernesto Frieri last night, after Scott Downs was unable to record an out in the 7th. Downs hasn’t been quite as effective as the hard-throwing righty lately, and it’s shown in their usage, as Jepsen has been called on in…
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Jeremy Affeldt on shaky ground; Scott Downs returns from DL
August 19, 2012 New York Mets – Over his last 21 appearances- a 15-inning stretch- Jon Rauch has only given up one earned run. He finished off the 8th inning last night, and coupled with his two bail-out saves of Frank Francisco earlier this week, he’s moved past Bobby Parnell on the Mets depth chart.…
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Jonathan Broxton and Josh Lindblom establishing themselves in their new bullpens
August 2, 2012 Philadelphia Phillies – The Phillies picked up Josh Lindblom in the Shane Victorino trade, and proved they would use him in tight spots immediately. He was one of three relievers to record an out in the 8th to bridge the gap to Jonathan Papelbon. Hierarchy change: Josh Lindblom to 2nd in line,…