Tag: LaTroy Hawkins
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J.J. Hoover takes over 8th inning for Reds; Betancourt to the DL
June 9, 2015 Cincinnati Reds – J.J. Hoover has been anointed as the Reds’ new 8th-inning man. The flame-throwing righty now has a 1.93 ERA and a sub-1.00 WHIP. He picked up his second hold of the season last night setting up Aroldis Chapman. Expect Hoover to continue to get the 8th inning as long…
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Kenley Jansen had high blood pressure; Kevin Jepsen earns a Tampa save
June 5, 2015 Los Angeles Dodgers — The mystery surrounding closer Kenley Jansen’s absence has been solved. Jansen, who has a history of heart trouble, felt sick to his stomach during Wednesday’s game and was found to have high blood pressure when checked by a doctor, so he was held out as a precaution while his…
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Joe Nathan out for year; Mark Melancon picks up save despite continued low velocity
April 24, 2015 Detroit Tigers – Former closer Joe Nathan, the active leader in saves and the second-oldest player in the AL, is out for the season with a torn UCL in his pitching elbow. Nathan suffered the injury on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday morning. Although Nathan will require a second Tommy John surgery, he insists…
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Andrew Miller now fronting Yankees committee
April 14, 2015 New York Yankees – Andrew Miller was called on to close the door on the Yankees’ come from behind victory tonight with a five-out save. Dellin Betances was used in the 8th and continued to struggle, giving up two hits and two walks in one inning of work. At this point it…
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LaTroy Hawkins demoted; Ottavino, Betancourt to get save opps
April 13, 2015 Colorado Rockies – LaTroy Hawkins has been removed from the closer role, manager Walt Weiss announced. Adam Ottavino might be the best bet to get saves going forward, but due to recent usage, he’s unavailable tonight. Rafael Betancourt will get the save opp, if there is one, and if he converts, he’s…