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Tag: Richard Lovelady

  • Monkey Bytes, May 23: Helsley nails down his 15th save, Durán’s home run struggles persist, Game Recaps, and more

    Two relievers earned their first major league saves on Wednesday, and the Cardinals completed a sweep. Ryan Helsley now leads the National League with his 15th save, while Jhoan Durán secured his fourth save despite giving up another home run. Our condensed and full game recaps cover these events and those of interest. Closer CliffsNotes…

  • Two relievers record their first MLB saves

    June 17, 2023 San Francisco Giants – With the Giants ahead by two in the 11th and the rest of the hierarchy having already pitched, Jakob Junis collected his first MLB save in memorable fashion after being an integral part of one of the wildest plays you’ll ever see.  Hierarchy remains: Doval | Ty. Rogers | Ta.…

  • Rays’ Pete Fairbanks returns, records save as Jason Adam sets him up

    June 16, 2023 Tampa Bay Rays — Pete Fairbanks returned from the IL Thursday and slid right into ninth-inning duty, retiring the side on 10 pitches to earn his seventh save. Jason Adam pitched the eighth inning. We’ll move Fairbanks to the front of this committee as a result. Updated hierarchy: *Fairbanks | Adam |…

  • Jeurys Familia DFA’d

    May 4, 2023 Oakland A’s – Jeurys Familia, ostensibly the committee leader in Oakland, was designated for assignment. Look for Zach Jackson to take the lead here, with contributions from Sam Moll and Richard Lovelady also possible. Updated hierarchy: *Jackson | Moll | Lovelady.* = closer-by-committee

  • High-leverage Ryan Brasier is back; A’s bullpen a mess

    April 17, 2023 Boston Red Sox – Chris Martin was placed on the IL on Sunday with shoulder inflammation, and Ryan Brasier got the surprise vulture save on Sunday in Martin’s absence (Kenley Jansen had pitched two straight), so we’ll slot Brasier in to the set-up role. Updated hierarchy: Jansen | Brasier | Schreiber. Oakland…