Tag: Pedro Baez
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Alex Reyes could get some St. Louis holds down the stretch
August 20, 2016 Chicago Cubs — The Cubs bullpen lost yet another arm when Hector Rondon was placed on the DL with a triceps injury. Rondon joins Joe Smith and Pedro Strop on Chicago’s crowded disabled list. In the meantime, look for the Cubs to hold the line with Travis Wood and C.J. Edwards, although that…
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Adam Liberatore placed on DL
August 4, 2016 Los Angeles Dodgers – Adam Liberatore was placed on the 15-day DL Wednesday due to left elbow inflammation. Pedro Baez and Joe Blanton will be the likely candidates for saves if Kenley Jansen is unavailable. Updated hierarchy: Jansen | Blanton | Baez. VULTURE SAVE WATCH 1. Tom Wilhelmsen, Seattle Mariners — Edwin Diaz stumbled through his second save of…
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Jonathan Papelbon’s struggles continue
July 27, 2016 Washington Nationals – Jonathan Papelbon suffered his second loss in as many outings, blowing a three-run lead in the ninth without recording an out. He has now allowed six earned runs in his last two appearances, raising his ERA from 2.56 to 4.45. After the game, Papelbon’s confidence in himself hasn’t wavered,…
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Kelvin Herrera struggles, likely behind Joakim Soria in Royals’ closer race
July 7, 2016 Kansas City Royals — There wasn’t a save chance for KC on Wednesday, but it’s noteworthy that Kelvin Herrera came out for the eighth in a tie game. Herrera struck out the side, but also allowed two runs on three hits to take the loss. This only strengthens our belief that Ned Yost will…
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Joe Blanton, the newest CJ Nitkowski All Star
June 15, 2016 Los Angeles Dodgers – The latest pitcher to join the C.J. Nitkowski All Stars (AKA the Bad Starter Decent Reliever club) is Joe Blanton, who got his 6th hold of the season last night pitching the 8th inning ahead of Kenley Jansen. Blanton’s control has always been good, and he’s upped his strikeouts…