Tag: Matt Belisle
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Rex Brothers melts down
June 5, 2014 Colorado Rockies – Colorado led 8-5 when Rex Brothers entered in the eighth inning. But Rex yielded four singles and a walk, and all five of those batters came around to score, increasing his ERA to 19.29 over his last six appearances. The Rockies wound up losing 16-8. Although there was immediate speculation that Brothers might…
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Edward Mujica dealing with nagging injuries; Rex Brothers closing again
August 23, 2013 St. Louis Cardinals – Edward Mujica, who has been pressed into several 2-inning outings over the past several weeks, is dealing with some nagging injuries, including a sore back and dead arm. The Cardinals think he’ll be OK, but Mujica owners might want to add Trevor Rosenthal just in case. In deeper…
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Rex Brothers re-inherits closer role after Betancourt leaves with injury
August 22, 2013 Colorado Rockies – Rafael Betancourt left Thursday’s game with an elbow injury and is likely headed back to the disabled list. Rex Brothers will resume closing in his place. Hierarchy change: Rex Brothers to Closer, Matt Belisle to Set-up, Wilton Lopez to 2nd in line, Rafael Betancourt injured. . Closer . Set-Up…
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Kevin Siegrist is finally getting some big innings
August 12, 2013 St. Louis Cardinals – We’ve extolled the virtues of Kevin Siegrist in this space before, and finally, the young lefty is getting some love. On Sunday, he pitched the 7th inning and earned his fifth hold of the season, three of which have come this week in similar circumstances. The 24-year old…
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Rafael Betancourt hits DL with appendicitis; Rex Brothers to close
July 20, 2013 Colorado Rockies – Rafael Betancourt has been placed on the DL with appendicitis. The move is retroactive to July 15. Rex Brothers will close in his absence. Hierarchy change: Rex Brothers to Closer, Matt Belisle to Set-up, Wilton Lopez to 2nd in line, Rafael Betancourt to DL. . Closer . Set-Up .…