Tag: Matt Barnes
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Rays’ closer carousel spins again with Castillo save
May 3, 2019 Tampa Bay Rays – The Rays have been one of the best teams in baseball, but their closing situation is certainly one of the game’s most volatile. On Thursday, Diego Castillo came in to convert his fourth save. Three righties were due in the ninth, so manager Kevin Cash opted to go…
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Reyes Moronta becoming a key cog in Giants bullpen
April 30, 2019 Boston Red Sox – The Red Sox were up by 5 going into the ninth, but Hector Velazquez allowed three runners to reach, creating a save situation for Matt Barnes, who shut the door for his second save of the year. Ryan Brasier remains the preferred option here, while Barnes is doing…
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Hector Neris and Ryan Brasier record saves
April 21, 2019 Philadelphia Phillies — Hector Neris recorded the last five outs yesterday for his third save of the season. Neris struck out two and did not allow a base runner. That is now nine straight scoreless appearances for Neris. In other Phillies’ bullpen news, Victor Arano was placed on the IL and we…
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Ryan Brasier seeing save chances
April 8, 2019 Philadelphia Phillies – Facing a pinch hitter followed by the top of the order, the Phillies opted for David Robertson in the 8th inning, and Robertson posted his second straight scoreless outing. Hector Neris got the save in the 9th. Robertson seems to be working out his issues, and while Gabe Kapler…
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Strop hamstring injury leaves Cubs bullpen in disarray
September 14, 2018 Chicago Cubs — Pedro Strop injured his left hamstring while trying to beat out a throw to first base in the 10th inning of Thursday’s game. Strop was batting with one out and the bases loaded, puzzling Cubs fans, but Joe Maddon explained that he planned to send Strop back out to pitch if…