Tag: Tanner Scott
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Nick Martinez, Jimmy Herget move to the top of their committees
August 30, 2022 San Diego Padres – Before Monday’s game, Bob Melvin said that Nick Martinez was his preferred closer for the time being, and then went to Martinez in the 9th inning, whereupon the righty picked up his 7th save of the year. Melvin also said he wants to give Josh Hader (who after…
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Jhoan Duran excellent again, but who got the Twins’ save?
June 24, 2022 Minnesota Twins — Jhoan Duran was dominant Thursday (3 Ks in 1.1 IP) and on his way to a 2-inning save when manager Rocco Baldelli pulled his best reliever with one out in the ninth inning in a 1-0 game, much to the dismay of the home crowd. Lefty Caleb Thielbar was…
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Tanner Scott starting to look like a closer in Miami
June 10, 2022 Miami Marlins – The Marlins haven’t had anyone claim the top spot in their bullpen for a while, but Tanner Scott has been making a good case lately. He’d had the bullpen’s most recent save, and had also appeared in spots in a couple of tie games when teams would normally use…
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Emilio Pagan placed on restricted list, won’t pitch this weekend
June 3, 2022 Minnesota Twins – Emilio Pagan was placed on the restricted list and will not pitch this weekend in Toronto. Jhoan Duran will be the man for saves this weekend. Unrelated to the restricted list placement, Pagan pitched poorly on Thursday, giving up two runs to blow the save and take the loss.…
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Ryan Helsley ascends, while Cole Sulser and Corey Knebel struggle
May 31, 2022 St. Louis Cardinals – With all of the top Cardinal arms well rested, and with the team nursing a two-run lead in the 6th inning against the Padres, on came Giovanny Gallegos, who got the last out of the inning after allowing an inherited run to score. Gallegos would get two more…