Tag: Scott Barlow
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The Cincinnati Rays record another save
August 6, 2021 Cincinnati Reds — Reds gonna Rays. Say what? Mychal Givens on Thursday became the 10th Reds pitcher to record a save this year, just two shy of the record set in last year’s shortened season by Tampa Bay. The Rays have only had eight such relievers with a save in 2021. Saves…
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Aroldis Chapman finally gets a save
July 21, 2021 New York Yankees — It had been a month since Aroldis Chapman had earned a save, but despite allowing a solo homer to Andrew McCutchen, the struggling reliever stuck out Bryce Harper, Rhys Hoskins and Didi Gregorius to convert his first save opportunity since that disastrous outing against the Mets on July 4.…
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Ranger Suarez could be the new closer for the Phillies
July 4, 2021 Philadelphia Phillies — With the Phillies up two runs heading into the 9th inning, manager Joe Girardi called on Ranger Suarez to try and close out the game. Suarez responded with a clean inning to earn his first career save. Girardi said that Jose Alvarado was available but he went with Suarez…
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Kendall Graveman returns to form
June 23, 2021 Seattle Mariners – Kendall Graveman looked like his old self on Tuesday, needing just nine pitches to complete a 1-2-3 ninth and earn his sixth save of the season. Hierarchy remains: *Graveman | Montero | Steckenrider.* = closer-by-committee Cincinnati Reds – Activated prior to Tuesday’s game, Tejay Antone immediately got called upon…
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Kendall Graveman could return soon
June 4, 2021 Seattle Mariners — Kendall Graveman is out of his COVID-19 quarantine and back in Seattle, though he will likely pitch in a couple of sim games or go on a rehab assignment before being activated. Hierarchy remains: *Montero | Middleton | Misiewicz.* = closer-by-committee Kansas City Royals — Scott Barlow was excellent…