Tag: Pedro Strop
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Jason Motte picks up save; Brad Boxberger dealing with soreness
June 8, 2015 Texas Rangers – Ross Ohlendorf was placed on the disabled list on Sunday with a strained groin. Tanner Scheppers has been receiving some high leverage opportunities since his return from the minors and will likely continue to get holds in Texas. Updated hierarchy: Tolleson | Kela | Scheppers. Cincinnati Reds – The…
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Mariners finally replace Rodney, Pedro Strop picks up save
June 7, 2015 Seattle Mariners — Carson Smith, who received a standing ovation as he entered the game, pitched a perfect 9th on Saturday night to record his first career save. Manager Lloyd McClendon finally admitted that Rodney would get some time off from closing to clean up some things. It looks like it will be a closer-by-committee with Mark Lowe…
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Weekly Hot Seat Update: June 6, 2015
This week, we’ll take a deep dive into the bullpens behind Fernando Rodney and Hector Rondon — the two closers most likely to be out of a job by this time next week. Seattle Mariners – At post time Saturday evening, Fernando Rodney is still the closer in Seattle. We’re not sure how many of…
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Pedro Strop records save for Cubs
May 24, 2015 Chicago Cubs – Pedro Strop pitched a perfect 9th for his first save of the season on Saturday night, as regular closer Hector Rondon got the night off. Rondon has two blown saves in his last three appearances, but Joe Maddon still trusts his closer. However, if Rondon has a couple more tough outings, you can…
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Travis Wood picks up save for Cubs
May 17, 2015 Chicago Cubs – Travis Wood recorded his first career save on Saturday. With the Cubs bullpen struggling, they announced that Wood will move to the bullpen. With Wood recording a save in his first appearance, he will likely factor into the Cubs’ late inning bullpen plans. Updated hierarchy: Rondon | Strop | Wood. St.…