Tag: Koji Uehara
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John Axford gets the first post-Ottavino save chance for Colorado
April 28, 2015 Colorado Rockies — As we told you last night, John Axford was first in line to get a save opportunity with Adam Ottavino headed to the disabled list. Rafael Betancourt could also get some chances, but if you must ride with a Rockies closer, the Ax Man is the choice. And we’re sorry.…
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Koji Uehara activated; Chris Hatcher has another bad outing
April 13, 2015 Pittsburgh Pirates – After a ridiculous spring that included a 21:1(!) K:BB ratio, Arquimedes Caminero has brought his 101-mph fastball to the 7th inning in Pittsburgh. On Sunday, he picked up his 2nd hold of the season, and he’s now totaled 2.2 scoreless to start the year. Updated hierarchy: Melancon | Watson…
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Miguel Castro gets first Blue Jays save; Koji Uehara back Monday?
April 10, 2015 Toronto Blue Jays — On the day Brett Cecil was demoted from the closer job, new committee head Miguel Castro mowed down the Yankees in the ninth to earn his first career save. A righty, the 6-5 Castro retired three Yankee lefthanded batters in Stephen Drew, Didi Gregorius and Jacoby Ellsbury. Roberto Osuna, Toronto’s…
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Mejia lands on DL; Marshall sharp in 2015 debut
April 8, 2015 New York Mets – Jenrry Mejia was officially placed on the 15-day DL Tuesday. Jeurys Familia will be the go-to option for Terry Collins in the ninth for the time being. Hierarchy remains: Familia | Torres | Montero. Arizona Diamondbacks – Evan Marshall pitched a 1-2-3 eighth inning ahead of Addison Reed, who locked down his…
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Boxberger and Mujica expected to see save chances to start season
March 30, 2015 Tampa Bay Rays — The Rays have several options to close while Jake McGee is out. Grant Balfour should be ready for the start of the season after missing a couple weeks due to the passing away of his father. However, it looks like Brad Boxberger will see the most save chances. Boxberger had over 100 strikeouts last…