Tag: Shawn Kelley

  • David Robertson injures groin; Shawn Kelley to close for New York

    April 7, 2014 New York Yankees – David Robertson sustained an injured groin and is going on the disabled list.  For what it’s worth, Robertson only expects to miss the minimum 15 days.  Hierarchy change: Shawn Kelley to Closer, Adam Warren to Set-up, Matt Thornton to 2nd in line. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd…

  • Nate Jones with injury troubles; movement in New York

    April 4, 2014 Chicago White Sox — It was a bad day for White Sox relievers: Nate Jones walked the two men he faced in the seventh, Maikel Cleto let them score, Ronald Belisario gave up a tying home run in the eighth, and Matt Lindstrom blew the save and got tagged for the loss in the…

  • 2014 AL East bullpen preview

    March 11, 2014 Baltimore Orioles – Tommy Hunter has the inside track to the closer role to begin the season after the Orioles traded away Jim Johnson during the offseason. Darren O’Day will be right on his heels however, as will former Marlin Ryan Webb. Webb didn’t wow anyone last year, but he does have…

  • Brian Wilson continues to be effective since his return

    September 13, 2013 Los Angeles Dodgers – Six days ago, Brian Wilson allowed a walk, a stolen base, and a single in the 10th inning of a tied game against the Reds, counting for the only run he’s allowed since returning to the big leagues.  Last night, Wilson was on the better end of it,…

  • Josh Zeid, David Hernandez rising

    September 12, 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates – Kyle Farnsworth picked up his first save of the season on Wednesday, on a night when Mark Melancon and Jason Grilli were unavailable.  Farnsworth would have been far from our first choice, as the 37-year-old righty was out of a job just a few weeks ago.  But his usage…