Tag: Sean Doolittle

  • Chavez, Brach pick up extra-inning vulture saves

    September 7, 2018 Chicago Cubs — The Cubs used their late-inning hierarchy earlier in Thursday’s game, so for an extra-inning save, Joe Maddon successfully turned to Jesse Chavez. Meanwhile, injured closer Brandon Morrow is expected to throw from a mound on Sunday for the first time in three weeks — a true test to see if…

  • Aroldis Chapman to undergo MRI on his knee today

    August 22, 2018 New York Yankees — Aroldis Chapman left Tuesday’s tilt after throwing just six pitches, which left Tommy Kahnle to convert the 12th-inning save. After the game, Aaron Boone said that Chapman called for the trainer because he felt pain in his left knee. Chapman, who will undergo an MRI today, said it’s worrisome…

  • Ryan Madson will close for Washington, at least until Sean Doolittle returns

    [EDITOR’S NOTE: We are running our annual Donation Drive this week. Thank you, as always, for supporting us!] August 9, 2018 Washington Nationals — Dave Martinez confirmed that it’ll be Ryan Madson getting the ninth inning with Kelvin Herrera on the shelf. Justin Miller and Koda Glover will split the set-up role, with Greg Holland…

  • Kelvin Herrera is a closer once again (for now)

    July 11, 2018 Washington Nationals – The Nationals placed Sean Doolittle on the DL yesterday with a left toe injury. Kelvin Herrera will take over the ninth inning in Doolittle’s absence. Updated hierarchy: Herrera | Madson | Kintzler. Tampa Bay Rays – With Chaz Roe on the DL, look for Diego Castillo to take over Roe’s role…

  • Sean Doolittle placed on the disabled list

    July 10, 2018 Washington Nationals – The Nationals have placed Sean Doolittle on the DL with a left toe injury. Kelvin Herrera is the most likely candidate to close in his place. Updated hierarchy: Herrera | Madson | Kintzler.