Tag: kevin siegrist
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Wade Davis and Kevin Siegrist return; Arodys Vizcaino down with injury
July 16, 2016 Atlanta Braves — In an attempt to shake off nine days of rust, Brian Snitker called on Arodys Vizcaino in the ninth with the Braves down five. The move backfired terribly when Vizcaino exited after three pitches with what appeared to be a right oblique injury. After the game, Snitker announced that Vizcaino…
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Brandon Maurer wobbles through his first save for the Padres
July 2, 2016 San Diego Padres — True to his word, Andy Green gave Brandon Maurer the first save opportunity in the post-Fernando Rodney era, although it wasn’t the smoothest debut. Maurer entered in the ninth, up four with two men on, and allowed a run-scoring double, an RBI groundout, and a wild pitch that lowered the lead to one.…
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Jake McGee to return this Saturday for the Rockies
June 30, 2016 Colorado Rockies — After two rehab outings, Jake McGee is expected to return from the disabled list on Saturday — but Walt Weiss refused to commit to a set role for the lefthander going forward, calling the Rockies’ bullpen situation “ever-evolving.” If Gigalith hits the hierarchy, don’t say he didn’t warn you. Hierarchy remains: Estevez…
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Alex Colome hits DL, forces Rays into committee
June 29, 2016 Tampa Bay Rays – Alex Colome was placed on the 15-day DL Tuesday with biceps tendinitis. It’s retroactive to June 19, so Colome may not miss much more time, but in his stead, manager Kevin Cash will mix and match in the late innings based on matchups. Xavier Cedeno is the best…
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Jonathan Papelbon on his way back
June 28, 2016 New York Yankees – Aroldis Chapman had a save opportunity snatched away from him by Mother Nature last night – a rain delay in the ninth held him to only nine pitches. When play resumed hours later, Kirby Yates was given the unenviable task of warming up at 2 am to close…