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Tag: Pedro Strop

  • Craig Kimbrel signs with Cubs

    June 5, 2019 Chicago Cubs — Craig Kimbrel will reportedly sign with the Cubs, bolstering a bullpen that just got better with the return of Pedro Strop last night. Kimbrel will not join the roster right away – Joe Maddon envisions Kimbrel needing a minimum of three weeks to build up his arm. Hierarchy remains:…

  • Pedro Strop earns save in first game back from IL

    June 5, 2019 Chicago Cubs — The Cubs activated Pedro Strop prior to Tuesday’s game. Strop immediately returned to his usual ninth-inning role, recording the final three outs of a 6-3 win. Steve Cishek may still get an occasional save chance, but Strop will once again be the primary source of saves for the Cubs.…

  • Ryne Harper, Chad Bettis each collect first career save

    May 29, 2019 Minnesota Twins — The stage was set for Taylor Rogers to collect another save, as he started the ninth inning with a 5-2 lead after Blake Parker gave up a pair of runs on three hits in the eighth. Rogers allowed a solo shot to lead off the frame, but he retired…

  • Roenis Elias earns a seven-out save

    May 15, 2019 Seattle Mariners — Roenis Elias entered the seventh inning with the bases loaded and two outs. He recorded a strikeout to end that threat and then struck out the side in the eighth inning. Elias stayed on for the ninth and recorded another strikeout before capping off his impressive 30-pitch save by…

  • Pedro Strop placed on IL

    May 8, 2019 Chicago Cubs – The Cubs placed Pedro Strop on the IL with a tight hamstring. Look for Steve Cishek to get the bulk of the save chances; Brandon Kintzler could potentially get a look as well. Updated hierarchy: *Cishek | Kintzler | Brach.* = closer-by-committee