Tag: Sean Doolittle
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Soriano out as closer, Doolittle close to returning
September 7, 2014 Washington Nationals – Rafael Soriano will be temporarily removed from the closer role and given a few days off to try and fix his mechanics. The Nats will go with a committee approach for now, most likely giving the first crack to Tyler Clippard, who could take the job and run with…
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Handicapping the A’s bullpen with Sean Doolittle on the DL
August 25, 2014 Oakland A’s – Sean Doolittle has been placed on the DL with an intercostal strain. Luke Gregerson was expected to see the majority of save chances, but before Sunday’s game, Bob Melvin said that Gregerson would stay in the eighth inning while Dan Otero, Ryan Cook, and Eric O’Flaherty share save chances. It’s…
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Doolittle to DL, committee to close for now
August 24, 2014 Oakland A’s – Sean Doolittle has been placed on the DL with an intercostal strain. Luke Gregerson was expected to see the majority of save chances, but before Sunday’s game, Bob Melvin said that Gregerson would stay in the eighth inning while Dan Otero, Ryan Cook, and Eric O’Flaherty share save chances. It’s…
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Doolittle records painful save, Nathan continues to give up runs
August 24, 2014 Oakland A’s – Sean Doolittle recorded his 20th save of the season last night, but he may have injured himself in the process. Doolittle grimaced in pain after making the throw to first to end the game. The trainers did tests on him after the game and he was optimistic after he was able…
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Zach Putman moves to the top of White Sox closer committee, Sergio Romo blows save
June 29, 2014 Chicago White Sox – Zach Putnam recorded his first career save on Saturday. He got the last out of the 8th inning and then came back out for the 9th to finish the game. Putnam has been effective against both righties and lefties this season so we think he is the best option…