Tag: Seth Lugo
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Dodgers overhaul bullpen with Maeda, Stripling; Madson claims injury after blown save
August 13, 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers – With Alex Wood and Hyun-Jin Ryu ready to return to the rotation, Kenta Maeda and Ross Stripling are headed for the bullpen. They are both having perfectly fine seasons, so this isn’t really viewed as a demotion for either of them, and Dave Roberts now has some intriguing…
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Ryan Tepera is back to closing for the Blue Jays and Zach Britton could be on the move soon
July 22, 2018 Toronto Blue Jays – Ryan Tepera pitched a perfect ninth inning with two strikeouts for his seventh save of the season. Seung Hwan Oh pitched a perfect eighth inning ahead of Tepera, and the Blue Jays seem content to use Oh in a set-up role. We will move Tepera back to the…
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Jeurys Familia traded to Oakland
July 21, 2018 New York Mets — After an evening of speculation on Friday, Jeurys Familia was officially traded to Oakland this afternoon. Mickey Callaway said that he’ll prefer to use a committee as opposed to one main closer. Robert Gsellman should be the leader of a pack that includes Anthony Swarzak and Seth Lugo. Updated…
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Will Smith picks up another save in the volatile Giants bullpen
July 2, 2018 San Francisco Giants — On Sunday, the Giants used Sam Dyson in the seventh, Tony Watson in the eighth, and then turned to Mark Melancon with a four-run lead in the ninth. Melancon retired the first two guys, but then gave up three straight singles, so it was Will Smith earning his…
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Jeurys Familia placed on DL
June 8, 2018 New York Mets – Jeurys Familia was placed on the disabled list this afternoon retroactive to yesterday. Robert Gsellman is the best bet to close in his place, with Anthony Swarzak also potentially receiving consideration. Updated hierarchy: Gsellman | Swarzak | Sewald.