Tag: Nick Anderson
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Andrew Chafin looks like the closer in Arizona
April 18, 2023 Miami Marlins – AJ Puk got his second save of the year, pitching a scoreless 9th. Dylan Floro pitched a scoreless 8th and has been great thus far, allowing 0 runs in 7.2 innings to start his season, and this still feels like a committee approach. But given that Puk has two…
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High-leverage Ryan Brasier is back; A’s bullpen a mess
April 17, 2023 Boston Red Sox – Chris Martin was placed on the IL on Sunday with shoulder inflammation, and Ryan Brasier got the surprise vulture save on Sunday in Martin’s absence (Kenley Jansen had pitched two straight), so we’ll slot Brasier in to the set-up role. Updated hierarchy: Jansen | Brasier | Schreiber. Oakland…
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Tanner Rainey could get some last minute saves
September 28, 2021 Washington Nationals – Tanner Rainey has looked significantly better since his return from AAA, and last night, the Nats rewarded him with a save chance. He retired the first two hitters before surrendering a walk and a double, but still got the job done, earning his third save of the year. We’re…
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Rays extend their record some more
September 27, 2021 Tampa Bay Rays – Nick Anderson became the 14th Ray to record a save this season, extending the team’s MLB record. Can you name them all? Hierarchy remains: *McHugh | Fairbanks | Anderson.* = closer-by-committee VULTURE SAVE WATCHTomorrow1. Richard Rodriguez – After pitching him 3 straight over the weekend, the Braves may…
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Andrew Kittredge placed on the IL
September 20, 2021 Tampa Bay Rays – Andrew Kittredge was placed on the IL with a sore neck. He was the de facto leader of the Rays bullpen; expect others including Collin McHugh, Nick Anderson, and Peter Fairbanks to fill the void. Hierarchy change: *McHugh | Fairbanks | Anderson.* = closer-by-committee