Tag: Trevor Hildenberger
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2018 AL Central Preview
February 26, 2018 Chicago White Sox – The White Sox have a few different options for closer to start the season. Veteran closer Joakim Soria was signed this offseason and would be happy to accept the job. Juan Minaya finished last year as the closer, including converting all six of his save chances in September.…
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Brandon Maurer and Scott Alexander best-positioned in KC
September 9, 2017 Kansas City Royals — The Royals announced Friday afternoon that Kelvin Herrera was being removed from the closer’s role, and his performance in that night’s game didn’t cause any regrets. Brought in with the team down a run, he gave up two extra-base hits that eventually yielded two more runs. As we told you…
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Jeurys Familia posts an encouraging outing
September 8, 2017 Philadelphia Phillies – With Juan Nicasio leaving town as quickly as he’d arrived, the Phillies will likely give Edubray Ramos more looks in the 7th inning. Nicasio may crack the St. Louis hierarchy sooner rather than later, but he hasn’t made an appearance yet. Updated hierarchy: Neris | Garcia | Ramos. New…
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Juan Minaya likely to lead chaotic White Sox bullpen after Clippard trade
August 14, 2017 San Francisco Giants – Mark Melancon had his first outing since being activated from the DL, pitching a scoreless inning in the second game of the team’s doubleheader. Sam Dyson picked up the save in game one. The Giants plan to ease Melancon back in to the closer role, so we’ll ease…
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Matt Belisle with another scoreless ninth; watch for the return of Glen Perkins
August 10, 2017 Minnesota Twins — Yeah, Matt Belisle struck out the side for his third scoreless ninth in four days, and his sixteenth straight appearance without an earned run. Sure looks like the closer to us. Glen Perkins should be back next week, but probably won’t challenge for the job right away. Updated hierarchy:…