Tag: Mike Dunn
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Brad Ziegler moving up in Arizona; more wackiness in Detroit
April 6, 2013 Detroit Tigers — Jim Leyland is just messing with us now, leaving long man Drew Smyly in for a four-inning save, as the Tigers slowly pulled away from the Yankees. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2014 Closer |Updated DET |Coke |Benoit |Alburquerque|Rondon |4/6/13 Arizona Diamondbacks — Arizona has used Brad Ziegler…
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Santiago Casilla out as closer in San Francisco, Jeremy Affeldt to lead committee
August 8, 2012 San Francisco Giants – Jeremy Affeldt just picked up his 3rd save of the season and is a good bet to continue getting save chances for the Giants. Bruce Bochy said that the acquisition of Jose Mijares allowed him to move Affeldt into a full-fledged committee with Sergio Romo and Javier Lopez.…
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Kevin Jepsen runs scoreless streak to 11 straight outings
July 28, 2012 Los Angeles Angels – Hard-throwing righty Kevin Jepsen pitched the 7th inning last night, and he now has three holds and win this week, all pitching in the 7th inning or later. Jepsen has not allowed a single run since returning from the minors, a span of 11 appearances. Hierarchy change: Kevin…
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Brewers to employ closer-by-committee; Darren O’Day rising
July 27, 2012 Baltimore Orioles – Submariner Darren O’Day pitched the 7th inning last night, picking up his 6th hold of the year. He now has a 2.97 ERA and has been pitching in higher-leverage spots than Matt Lindstrom as of late. Hierarchy change: Darren O’Day to 2nd in line, replacing Matt Lindstrom. |Closer |Set-Up…
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John Axford likely returning to closer role; Francisco Cordero could lose job
July 26, 2012 Houston Astros – Francisco Cordero blew his second save in two days, making him 0/2 since joining the Astros. After the game, Brad Mills did not say he was removing Cordero from the closer role, only saying that Cordero would not close on Thursday because he’d thrown a lot of pitches over…