Tag: Sam Dyson
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Sam Dyson takes over in Texas
May 19, 2016 Texas Rangers – After an outing that saw his ERA climb to over 9.00, Shawn Tolleson will get some time off from closing. Sam Dyson is the best bet for saves going forward, and Jake Diekman could see chances if the matchups are right. Another player to keep an eye on is Matt…
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Shawn Tolleson demoted, Sam Dyson likely to close for Rangers
May 18, 2016 Texas Rangers – After an outing that saw his ERA climb to over 9, Shawn Tolleson will get some time off from closing. Sam Dyson is the best bet for saves going forward, and Jake Diekman could see chances if the matchups are right. Another player to keep an eye on is…
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Shawn Tolleson on thin ice in Texas
May 18, 2016 Texas Rangers — Shawn Tolleson blew his fourth save of the season on Tuesday, but despite a 9.20 ERA, Jeff Bannister did not want to make a reactionary decision. Tolleson is clearly on the thinnest of ice, however, and Sam Dyson is even closer to taking over the 9th inning for the Rangers.…
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Sam Dyson, bullpen linebacker
May 16, 2016 Texas Rangers – Though Rougned Odor stole all the headlines for his right cross to Jose Bautista, Sam Dyson was a hero (or villain, depending on your perspective) in his own right for treating us to this perfect form tackle of Russ Martin. Adding insult to injury, Dyson also retired Martin to…
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Gavin Floyd is rising in the Toronto bullpen
May 12, 2016 Toronto Blue Jays — The Blue Jays emptied their bullpen in a 13-inning game last night, and among the pitchers used was Gavin Floyd. Floyd is a converted starter who has been seeing some high-leverage use for the Blue Jays this past week. His ERA sits at a tidy 1.65, and we think his recent performance has moved him slightly…