Tag: Tony Cingrani
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Carlos Estevez is the new closer in Colorado
June 12, 2016 Colorado Rockies – Jake McGee was placed on the DL yesterday and rookie Carlos Estevez recorded the save in his place. Jason Motte was originally sent out for the 9th but after he allowed a double and hit a batter, he was pulled for Estevez. After the game, manager Walt Weiss named Estevez the…
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Luke Gregerson blows another save, Cingrani separating himself from committee
June 5, 2016 Houston Astros — Luke Gregerson blew his second save in a row yesterday, and he now leads the majors in blown saves with five. The Astros have other options as Ken Giles has been pitching better recently, and Will Harris hasn’t allowed a run in 24 straight appearances. We will monitor this situation to see if A.J. Hinch…
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Brad Boxberger and Huston Street return
May 31, 2016 Cincinnati Reds – Pitching in the bottom of the ninth up six runs, Tony Cingrani gave back three to the Rockies before getting yanked out of the game in favor of J.C. Ramirez. Ramirez stopped the bleeding, earning his first career save in the process. While the Reds’ bullpen continues to be…
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Cingrani with another save, epic meltdown for White Sox
May 29, 2016 Cincinnati Reds – Tony Cingrani struck out the side in the ninth inning last night to record his fourth save of the season. Ross Ohlendorf was warming up in the eighth but it was Cingrani who got the call in the ninth. We aren’t quite ready to pull the asterisk based on Cingrani’s…
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Sam Dyson takes over in Texas
May 19, 2016 Texas Rangers – After an outing that saw his ERA climb to over 9.00, Shawn Tolleson will get some time off from closing. Sam Dyson is the best bet for saves going forward, and Jake Diekman could see chances if the matchups are right. Another player to keep an eye on is Matt…