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Tag: Miguel Castro

  • Miguel Castro slider results in early candidate for sword of the decade

    June 3, 2021 New York Mets – Something isn’t quite right with Trevor May, who has given up 6 runs in his last 6.2 innings after a strong start to the season, and was randomly given extra rest by Luis Rojas earlier this week in a spot where he was seemingly in line to pitch.…

  • There were vulture saves aplenty on Thursday

    May 28, 2021 Cincinnati Reds — The Vulture Save watch had a couple of gems yesterday, and it started with the Reds, who played a game and a half. With a three-run lead in their second game of the day, they gave the ball to Lucas Sims, who pitched a perfect seventh inning to earn…

  • Anthony Bass blows second save on controversial HBP

    April 9, 2021 Miami Marlins – Anthony Bass blew his second save in as many tries on Thursday, coughing up a game-tying home run before “hitting” Michael Conforto with a pitch with the bases loaded to end it. Some — including the home plate umpire — think Conforto was struck because he hung over the…

  • New closers in Arizona, Seattle, and Baltimore after deadline deals

    September 1, 2020 Philadelphia Phillies – The Phillies added David Phelps early Monday, giving them another solid late-inning arm. Look for Phelps to help bridge the gap to Brandon Workman. Updated hierarchy: Workman | Neris | Phelps. Milwaukee Brewers – With David Phelps lost to trade, look for lefty Alex Claudio to get a few…

  • Cole Sulser demoted; Orioles to mix and match in the ninth inning

    August 31, 2020 Baltimore Orioles – Brandon Hyde indicated Monday that he wants to give Cole Sulser some lower-leverage outings after his recent struggles. Hyde said he plans to mix and match in the ninth inning. We expect Miguel Castro, Hunter Harvey and Tanner Scott to contend for saves. Updated hierarchy: *Castro | Harvey |…