Tag: Logan Ondrusek
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Houston’s committee is a real thing; Jose Veras struggles
April 7, 2014 Chicago Cubs – Rick Renteria might be saying he’s not worried about Jose Veras, but we’re just not sure that we believe him. Yesterday, Veras was summoned in a non-save situation and could only get two outs before being bailed out by Pedro Strop. So far on the year, the Cubs’ closer…
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Jonathan Broxton starting the season on the DL
March 21, 2014 Cincinnati Reds — Jonathan Broxton will pitch again today, but manager Bryan Price announced this morning that Broxton will also start the season on the disabled list, removing all obstacles between J.J. Hoover and the ninth inning — although Price won’t anoint a specific closer. The manager’s comments suggest that Broxton will have the inside track…
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Greg Holland to close in KC; deadline moves affect hierarchies for Reds, Cardinals
August 1, 2012 Cincinnati Reds – The Reds acquired Royals closer Jonathan Broxton on Tuesday. Aroldis Chapman will remain the closer, while Broxton will share the 8th inning role with Sean Marshall. Hierarchy change: Jonathan Broxton to 2nd in line, replacing Logan Ondrusek. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated CIN |Chapman |Marshall |Broxton…
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Javier Lopez gets a save, Ernesto Frieri continues to dominate
June 2, 2012 San Francisco Giants – Starter Madison Bumgarner pitched into the 9th but after a couple guys got on Santiago Casilla came on to finish it out. Casilla gave up a 3 run homerun to the first batter he faced and gave up 2 more hits while only getting one out, also hurting…
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Antonio Bastardo returns to set-up role for Phillies
May 25, 2012 Philadelphia Phillies – Antonio Bastardo pitched the 8th inning on Thursday, and has reclaimed his role as the Phillies set-up man after some struggles early in the season. Hierarchy change: Antonio Bastardo to Set-up, Chad Qualls to 2nd in line. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated PHI |Papelbon |Bastardo |Qualls |Papelbon…