Tag: Steve Cishek

  • Manny Corpas potentially in the mix for saves in Chicago; Brad Lidge returns from DL

    June 8, 2012 Texas Rangers – With Derek Holland injured, Alexi Ogando is moving to the rotation.  Koji Uehara (1.33 ERA, 0.54 WHIP), will assume Ogando’s role as the high-leverage 7th inning righty in the Rangers bullpen.  Hierarchy change: Koji Uehara to 2nd in line, replacing Alexi Ogando. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated…

  • Brian Fuentes blows first save; Jon Rauch re-establishes himself

    Oakland A’s – Brian Fuentes allowed a walkoff 3-run HR last night in what was his first blown save since he was named closer two and a half weeks ago.  But while Fuentes has been decent in his role as the A’s stopper, the A’s set-up men have been better.  Former closer Grant Balfour has held…

  • Tyler Clippard new favorite for saves in Washington; Heath Bell struggles

    May 26, 2012 Los Angeles Angels – Scott Downs recorded the save on Friday, pitching a clean 9th inning.  Ernesto Frieri will still get the majority of saves in the Angels’ closer-by-committee.  No hierarchy change.  |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated LAA |Frieri |Downs |Walden |Walden |5/26/12 |Hawkins(DL) |   New York Yankees – With…

  • Sean Burnett, Tyler Clippard share closer role in Washington; JJ Putz to Hot Seat

    May 23, 2012 Washington Nationals – Davey Johnson said before Tuesday’s game that he was moving Henry Rodriguez to a “less demanding” role, and that he’d use a closer-by-committee for the 9th inning.  Johnson said he was going to keep Tyler Clippard as his high-leverage set-up guy, but Johnson ended up giving the first save opportunity…

  • Edward Mujica, Bobby Parnell move in to set-up roles

    May 17, 2012 Miami Marlins – Steve Cishek was the first man out of the pen on Thursday, and failed to get out of the 7th inning.  Ever since throwing 52 pitches in a 3-inning appearance earlier this month, Cishek has been shaky (3.2 innings, 2 ER, 7 hits).  Hierarchy change: Edward Mujica to Set-up, Steve…