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Tag: Tim Mayza

  • Mark Melancon’s struggles continue while Gregory Soto bounces back with a save

    May 15, 2022 Arizona Diamondbacks — Mark Melancon got the call in the 9th inning of a tie game yesterday and it did not go well.  Melancon allowed two walks and two hits without recording an out and three of those runs came around to score.  Melancon now has five losses on the season and…

  • Ryan Helsley continues dominance, throws hardest pitch of the year

    May 2, 2022 Toronto Blue Jays – Tim Mayza earned his 5th hold of the season on Sunday, pitching a clean 8th ahead of Jordan Romano. Mayza and Adam Cimber continue to share a bridge role ahead of Romano and Yimi Garcia in this strong bullpen. Updated hierarchy: Romano | Garcia | Mayza. Los Angeles…

  • Cardinals to reevaluate closer role

    August 30, 2021 St. Louis Cardinals – It’s been a rough month for Alex Reyes, and after Sunday’s blown save — which included a Dan McLaughlin sad trombone that rivaled some of Hawk Harrelson’s walkoff laments — Mike Shildt acknowledged that the Cardinals are evaluating how they should handle the 9th inning going forward. Giovanny…

  • Jordan Romano the latest Blue Jay to hit the IL

    April 15, 2021 Toronto Blue Jays – The Jays again lost their committee leader to the IL, as Jordan Romano will miss time with right ulnar neuritis. Rafael Dolis is likely the first choice for saves now as Toronto will try to patchwork its way through the late innings. Tim Mayza and Trent Thornton could…

  • Chris Martin is on the Braves and Archie Bradley is closing games

    July 31, 2019 Atlanta Braves – The Braves acquired Chris Martin from the Rangers last night, though he is not expected to join the team in time for this afternoon’s game. Brian Snitker did not offer clarity on how he would deploy his newest arm, but current closer Luke Jackson didn’t help his own case…