Tag: Mychal Givens

  • Dany Jimenez to see save chances after Lou Trivino’s COVID diagnosis

    April 19, 2022 Oakland A’s — Lou Trivino was been placed on the COVID IL before Monday’s game, and Dany Jimenez had an eventful, but ultimately scoreless 9th inning in his stead. He was preceded by Justin Grimm in the 8th and Domingo Acevedo in the 7th — and that’s how we’ll line them up…

  • David Robertson securing himself atop the Cubs hierarchy

    April 18, 2022 Chicago Cubs – David Robertson picked up his third save of the season on Sunday, while Rowan Wick pitched a solid 8th to earn one of the odder wins we’ve seen recently. (The Cubs led all game long, but the starter failed to reach 5 innings, and the official scorer determined that…

  • David Robertson earns another save

    April 13, 2022 Chicago Cubs –  David Robertson pitched a perfect ninth inning to earn his second save of the season. Mychal Givens got the eighth inning, allowing a run but striking out three to preserve the lead. Meanwhile, Rowan Wick hasn’t been seen since Opening Day last week and may not be on this…

  • Taylor Rogers confirmed as closer for Padres

    April 8, 2022 San Diego Padres — Before Opening Day, the Padres swung a deal for lefty Taylor Rogers and manager Bob Melvin confirmed Rogers would be his closer. Unfortunately, Rogers was unavailable and that proved costly for San Diego. Robert Suarez, the favorite for saves before the Rogers trade, had a disastrous debut. He…

  • Colin McHugh records save and extends scoreless streak

    August 22, 2021 Tampa Bay Rays – Colin McHugh retired all five batters that he faced yesterday to record his first career save.  McHugh has made four scoreless appearances since returning from the IL a few weeks ago and his scoreless appearance streak is currently at 17.  In true Rays fashion, McHugh served as an…