Tag: Matt Barnes
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Chris Martin, Jacob Webb pick up random saves
June 11, 2019 Texas Rangers – In a game that featured blown saves by the leaders of both Texas and Boston’s committees (Shawn Kelley and Matt Barnes), it was Chris Martin who eventually locked down the save in the 11th inning. Hierarchy remains: *Kelley | Leclerc | Martin. * = closer-by-committee Atlanta Braves – Jacob…
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Jose Alvarado to miss a few days; Jordan Hicks on a short leash
June 3, 2019 San Francisco Giants – Reyes Moronta has electric stuff, but we can’t continue to ignore the steady presence that Tony Watson has provided the Giants in the 8th inning all season long. He’s almost always the last man to bridge the gap to Will Smith and would likely be the choice for…
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Ryne Harper, Chad Bettis each collect first career save
May 29, 2019 Minnesota Twins — The stage was set for Taylor Rogers to collect another save, as he started the ninth inning with a 5-2 lead after Blake Parker gave up a pair of runs on three hits in the eighth. Rogers allowed a solo shot to lead off the frame, but he retired…
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Red Sox continue to mix and match in late innings
May 27, 2019 Toronto Blue Jays – Tim Mayza was placed on the IL on Sunday with left ulnar neuritis, which the team believes will be a short-term issue. Look for Daniel Hudson to get a few more chances for holds while he’s out. Updated hierarchy: Giles | Biagini | Hudson. Boston Red Sox –…
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Ryan Brasier, Anthony Swarzak struggle again
May 8, 2019 Boston Red Sox – Ryan Brasier’s run of bad form continued on Tuesday when he allowed two runs on three hits in the eighth inning, turning a 6-3 lead into a 6-5 advantage. Matt Barnes got the last out of the eighth inning and stayed on in the ninth for his third…