Tag: Scott Downs
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Ryan Cook, Shawn Camp earn first saves of the season
June 13, 2012 Chicago Cubs – Carlos Marmol pitched in a tie game in the 8th, eventually earning the win last night. After Marmol pitched, Shawn Camp earned his first save of the season, pitching a clean ninth inning. Camp has now gotten the last two save opportunities (he blew the first one), after James Russell…
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Casey Janssen’s value rising as Sergio Santos suffers another setback
June 12, 2012 Toronto Blue Jays – Sergio Santos suffered another setback in his rehab this weekend and could be out until after the All Star break, or longer. Casey Janssen has performed well in his stead and with this news, his value continues to rise. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer…
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Brandon League to return to closer role soon; Jason Grilli ascending
June 11, 2012 Baltimore Orioles – Darren O’Day picked up his 4th win of the year on Sunday, pitching a scoreless frame in the 10th inning. The submariner now has a 1.78 ERA and has shown that he can consistently get both righties and lefties out. Hierarchy change: Darren O’Day to 2nd in line, replacing Luis…
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Brian Fuentes demoted, Ryan Cook to lead closer by committee in Oakland
June 10, 2012 Washington Nationals – After Brad Lidge struggled Friday in his first outing since returning from the DL, Washington went to Sean Burnett in the 8th inning on Saturday. Burnett (0.95 ERA) pitched another clean inning and continues to have a stellar season. Hierarchy change: Sean Burnett to Set-up, Brad Lidge to 2nd…
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Manny Corpas potentially in the mix for saves in Chicago; Brad Lidge returns from DL
June 8, 2012 Texas Rangers – With Derek Holland injured, Alexi Ogando is moving to the rotation. Koji Uehara (1.33 ERA, 0.54 WHIP), will assume Ogando’s role as the high-leverage 7th inning righty in the Rangers bullpen. Hierarchy change: Koji Uehara to 2nd in line, replacing Alexi Ogando. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated…