Tag: Stefan Crichton

  • Paul Sewald, Joakim Soria pick up their first saves of the season

    July 2, 2021 Seattle Mariners — Paul Sewald recorded the final four outs Thursday for the surging Seattle Mariners (22-13 in their last 35 games) to earn his first save. Kendall Graveman did not pitch, and there was no indication postgame that Sewald is now “the guy.” But a look at the numbers shows just…

  • Kendall Graveman returns to form

    June 23, 2021 Seattle Mariners – Kendall Graveman looked like his old self on Tuesday, needing just nine pitches to complete a 1-2-3 ninth and earn his sixth save of the season.  Hierarchy remains: *Graveman | Montero | Steckenrider.* = closer-by-committee Cincinnati Reds – Activated prior to Tuesday’s game, Tejay Antone immediately got called upon…

  • Daniel Hudson lands on the IL while Zack Britton returns

    June 13, 2021 Washington Nationals — The Nationals placed Daniel Hudson on the IL with elbow inflammation.   Manager Davey Martinez mentioned Kyle Finnegan, Tanner Rainey, and Wander Suero as candidates to receive more high leverage spots while Hudson is out.  Finnegan recorded the 6th inning hold (it was a doubleheader so the equivalent of an…

  • Paul Fry continues his sparkling run

    May 11, 2021 Baltimore Orioles – Paul Fry pitched a perfect 8th inning with 2 Ks on Monday, earning his fifth hold of the season. The outing lowered his ERA to 1.26 for the year, and he’s likely surpassed Tanner Scott — who has been mostly effective but has struggled with control issues — as…

  • X-rays come back negative for Stefan Crichton

    April 23, 2021 Arizona Diamondbacks — Stefan Crichton was hit by a comebacker during his appearance Thursday in a 14-11 win by the Diamondbacks. X-rays came back negative, so he can be considered day to day, for now. Before departing, he allowed two hits and three runs (two earned) while recording just one out. Kevin…