Tag: Pierce Johnson
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Rockies manager Bud Black to ‘address’ team’s closer situation
June 9, 2023 Colorado Rockies — Pierce Johnson was given a save chance with a one-run lead and he blew it, giving up three runs on two walks and two hits. He three 30 pitches in the ugly outing, which inflated his ERA to 7.50. After the game, manager Bud Black said he would “address”…
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Angels’ Ben Joyce looks electric against Astros’ top hitters
June 2, 2023 Los Angeles Angels — Flamethrower Ben Joyce, drafted in 2022, burst upon the scene this week. He brought his electric stuff to face the Astros Thursday, throwing 10 pitches at 101 mph or above and striking out Yordan Alvarez and Jose Altuve in his one inning of work. They can’t keep Joyce away…
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Giovanny Gallegos, Colin Poche, Yennier Cano each record saves
May 26, 2023 St. Louis Cardinals — The Cardinals have been in a lot of close games lately, including Thursday, when Giovanny Gallegos was called on to record the final four outs for his fifth save. Ryan Helsley got a second night off in a row after going in three of four. Gallegos has been…
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Craig Kimbrel and Gregory Soto tapped for the closer role in Philly
May 11, 2023 Philadelphia Phillies — As we alerted you yesterday afternoon, Jose Alvarado went on the injured list Wednesday, but an MRI showed nothing more than inflammation. Craig Kimbrel looked effective in the tenth inning against Toronto on Wednesday, and Rob Thomson will use him and Gregory Soto in the way he had been…