Tag: Neil Ramirez
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Boxberger having a great month, Neil Ramirez sent down
July 27, 2014 Tampa Bay Rays — Brad Boxberger pitched a scoreless 8th inning and Jake McGee picked up his 11th save of the season last night. Boxberger has allowed zero runs in July and has recorded a win, a save, and six holds this month. Jake McGee has gotten the last three save opportunities for…
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Hector Rondon blows save, Boxberger continues to pitch well
July 12, 2014 Chicago Cubs — Hector Rondon blew his third save of the season last night, as he couldn’t protect a one run lead. Rondon has not been terrible lately, but he has given up a run in three of his last six appearances. Neil Ramirez, on the other hand, has made seven straight scoreless appearances…
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Joe Maddon rewards the chivalrous Grant Balfour
July 2, 2014 Tampa Bay Rays — Oh, Joe Maddon. No one was surprised to see him call on Jake McGee to face the Yankees’ 2-3-4 hitters in a one-run eighth. A few people were surprised when he summoned Grant Balfour to nail down the save with the same score in the ninth. But everyone was surprised when Maddon revealed his reasoning in…
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Gregg grabs hold in Miami; Nats pitcher picks up vulture save
June 24, 2014 Miami Marlins — Kevin Gregg collected his second hold of the season on Monday, and this one was far cleaner than his previous outing. He mowed down the Phillies on just 12 pitches in the eighth inning to keep Miami ahead, 2-0. It appears he may become part of the Marlins’ late-inning plans…
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Is it finally Jake McGee’s time?
June 16, 2014 New York Mets – Prior to Sunday’s game, there was talk of a disabled list stint for Jenrry Mejia. But when the late innings rolled around, Mejia proved himself healthy, picking up a rare 2-inning save in a 2-run game. Jeurys Familia’s two-day stint at closer is at an end. Hierarchy remains: Mejia |…