Tag: Tony Watson
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Josh Fields and Chris Beck collect random saves on a slow night for bullpens
April 24, 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers — As predicted in Monday’s Vulture Save Watch, Kenley Jansen got a night off and Josh Fields collected the save for the Dodgers. Hierarchy remains: Jansen | Fields | Baez. Chicago White Sox — Chris Beck earned a three-inning save, the first of his career, in a 10-4 White…
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Josh Hader impressing; Chris Devenski moves atop the Houston committee
April 23, 2018 Kansas City Royals – Lefty Brian Flynn got a 2-inning hold on Sunday afternoon, pitching the 7th and 8th innings ahead of Kelvin Herrera. It’s unclear to us who would step in for Herrera if he were injured or unavailable, but Flynn’s 3.60 ERA on the season puts him near the front…
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Santiago Casilla, Justin Grimm among several relievers on the rise
April 9, 2018 Chicago Cubs – CJ Edwards got the 8th inning ahead of Brandon Morrow yesterday afternoon, and with the clean outing, he has now allowed just 1 run in 5 innings (with 9 Ks) to start the season. Edwards looks to be the handcuff thus far, though the Cubs have lots of other…
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Mark Melancon hits the DL; Keone Kela will start off as closer in Texas
March 29, 2018 San Francisco Giants – It’s official: Mark Melancon will start the season on the DL. No word yet on who will close, though Sam Dyson, Tony Watson, and Hunter Strickland are all in the mix. [UPDATE: Bruce Bochy announced that Hunter Strickland will serve as closer for now.] Updated hierarchy: Strickland | Watson…