Tag: Paul Fry
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Shawn Armstrong picks up first post-Givens save in Baltimore
May 28, 2019 Baltimore Orioles – After demoting Mychal Givens earlier in the day, the Orioles turned to Shawn Armstrong to protect a 2-run lead in the 9th inning. Armstrong made it through just allowing a walk to earn his first save, and we’d guess he continues to get chances until he falters. Updated hierarchy:…
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Tyler Chatwood records save for Cubs
May 26, 2019 Chicago Cubs — Tyler Chatwood pitched a scoreless ninth yesterday for his first save with the Cubs. Manager Joe Maddon recently said that Chatwood was not the answer in the ninth inning, but that he would give him a chance if other guys were unavailable. Steve Cishek had pitched in two of…
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Braves give Sean Newcomb a save chance; trade for Anthony Swarzak
May 21, 2019 Atlanta Braves – With a three-run lead in the ninth, the Braves turned to lefty Sean Newcomb, who retired the side in order for his first save. Newcomb has been nearly flawless since being moved to the bullpen at the beginning of the month, logging 8.1 innings with 8 strikeouts and 0…
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Junior Guerra keeps racking up saves and holds
May 7, 2019 Milwaukee Brewers – We figured Josh Hader would get the night off, but it was Junior Guerra who picked up the save in his absence, while Jeremy Jeffress got the 8th. Jeffress has been solid since his return, but it appears Guerra (2 saves, 6 holds) is Hader’s handcuff for now.Updated hierarchy:…
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Shawn Kelley records first save since Leclerc’s demotion, Blake Treinen battling elbow soreness.
May 5, 2019 Texas Rangers — Shawn Kelley recorded the first save for the Rangers since Jose Leclerc was removed as closer. Chris Martin pitched a scoreless 8th inning ahead of Kelley. The Rangers did not commit to Kelley after the game and at least one beat writer thinks Kelley and Martin will still share…