Tag: Miguel Castro
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Blake Wood becoming key in the Reds’ brutal bullpen
April 23, 2016 Cincinnati Reds — J.J. Hoover is having a very rough April. Even a relatively low-pressure outing, down three in the ninth, turned into a four-run, five-hit implosion. It’s unclear whether Hoover will still be on the team through the weekend, but we have to believe he’s not sniffing any save chances for a…
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Andrew Miller drilled with line drive, Bailey falling in Philly
March 31, 2016 New York Yankees — Yankees closer-for-the-first-30-games Andrew Miller was drilled in the right wrist with a line drive and exited the game after throwing just one pitch. A CT scan revealed a chip fracture on Miller’s non-throwing hand, and he will see a specialist to determine what to do next. Dellin Betances will…
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Bailey leading Phillies ‘pen; Astros, Rockies no closer to naming closer
March 24, 2016 Philadelphia Phillies – Andrew Bailey appears to be the front-runner for the closer’s job, though manager Pete Mackanin has also said that David Hernandez and Dalier Hinojosa are also in the mix. While Edward Mujica is all but a lock to make the roster, the three aforementioned arms are the only ones…
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Mujica, Pomeranz could close in Oakland; Hawkins traded to Toronto
July 28, 2015 Toronto Blue Jays – The Rockies completed a mega-trade in the wee hours this morning that sent All-Star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki and veteran set-up man LaTroy Hawkins to the Toronto Blue Jays for shortstop Jose Reyes, reliever Miguel Castro, minor leaguers, and cash. While the shortstops will get the headlines this morning,…
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Jordan Walden hits the DL; Miguel Castro sent down
May 4, 2015 St. Louis Cardinals – Jordan Walden has been placed on the disabled list with a biceps injury. Look for Seth Maness and Kevin Siegrist to carry more of the 8th inning load going forward. Updated hierarchy: Rosenthal | Maness | Siegrist. San Diego Padres – Recently-recalled Kevin Quackenbush got his first hold…