Tag: Kyle Barraclough
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Kyle Barraclough officially Miami’s new closer, just in time for National Donut Day
June 1, 2018 Miami Marlins — To no one’s surprise, Brad Ziegler lost his job as the Marlins’ closer. Manager Don Mattingly announced the move before the game, but waited until after the game — an 8-3 loss to the Padres — to confirm our assessment that Kyle Barraclough has earned the job outright. “This is his…
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Brad Ziegler out as Marlins closer
May 31, 2018 Miami Marlins — As we suspected after last night’s blown save, Brad Ziegler is out as closer in Miami. Mattingly did not announce a replacement but we think Kyle Barraclough will take over the ninth inning for the Marlins, with Drew Steckenrider moving up to be the go-to guy in the eighth. Updated…
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If Brad Ziegler keeps his job, you’ll know Jeter is tanking
May 31, 2018 Miami Marlins — So much for the narrative that Brad Ziegler is lights-out in save situations. Given a one-run lead in the ninth, Ziegler gave up a walk and a double, loaded the bases with an intentional walk, and then saw the Padres walk off on an infield single and a throwing…
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Luis Garcia gets save for Phillies while Brad Ziegler keeps giving up runs
May 27, 2018 Philadelphia Phillies – Seranthony Dominguez continued his scoreless streak and also recorded his first win after the Phillies took the lead in the bottom of the eighth. Who got the call for the save in the ninth? Luis Garcia, of course. Garcia pitched a scoreless inning to pick up his first save…
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Blake Parker finding his form; Jordan Hicks hits 105 mph
May 21, 2018 Washington Nationals – After appearing in exactly half of the team’s first 42 games, Ryan Madson was placed on the disabled list with a sore pectoral muscle. Brandon Kintzler should be the main set-up man in his absence, while old friend Shawn Kelley returns to the hierarchy for the first time since…