Tag: Richard Rodriguez
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Rays extend their record some more
September 27, 2021 Tampa Bay Rays – Nick Anderson became the 14th Ray to record a save this season, extending the team’s MLB record. Can you name them all? Hierarchy remains: *McHugh | Fairbanks | Anderson.* = closer-by-committee VULTURE SAVE WATCHTomorrow1. Richard Rodriguez – After pitching him 3 straight over the weekend, the Braves may…
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Garrett Richards becoming a key cog in the Boston bullpen
September 20, 2021 Boston Red Sox – Garrett Richards has taken well to his bullpen assignment (20.2 IP, 2 ER — though he also allowed 5 unearned in one particularly ugly outing) and the Red Sox have rewarded him with some higher-leverage work. He closed out victories both Saturday and Sunday, with the latter coming…
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Rays get their 11th different reliever a save
August 23, 2021 Detroit Tigers – Old friend Joe Jimenez got an 11th inning save on Sunday, his first of the season. He doesn’t factor in to the Tigers usual late inning plans. Hierarchy remains: Soto | Cisnero | Fulmer. Tampa Bay Rays – Another reliever got a save for the Rays on Sunday, and…
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Wandy Peralta, proven closer
August 16, 2021 Cincinnati Reds – Mychal Givens recorded his third save for the Reds on Sunday, and has now received (and converted) every Cincinnati save chance since he joined the team. We’re removing his asterisk. Updated hierarchy: Givens | Hembree | Lorenzen. Miami Marlins – Anthony Bender got the day off, allowing Dylan Floro…
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X-rays come back negative for Stefan Crichton
April 23, 2021 Arizona Diamondbacks — Stefan Crichton was hit by a comebacker during his appearance Thursday in a 14-11 win by the Diamondbacks. X-rays came back negative, so he can be considered day to day, for now. Before departing, he allowed two hits and three runs (two earned) while recording just one out. Kevin…