Tag: wade davis
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Scott Oberg and Sean Doolittle on IL; Craig Kimbrel returns
August 19, 2019 New York Mets – Taking a 6-run lead into the 9th inning, the Mets went to Edwin Diaz to close it out, and Diaz posted his first 1-2-3 inning since July 21. Given recent usage, it seems the Mets’ plan going forward is that Lugo will get save chances if he’s available,…
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Scott Oberg placed on IL with blood clot
August 18, 2019 Colorado Rockies – The Rockies placed Scott Oberg on the IL with a blood clot in his arm. It seems likely that Wade Davis will return to the closer role in Oberg’s absence, though Bryan Shaw or Jake McGee could also factor in. Updated hierarchy: *Davis | Shaw | McGee* = closer-by-committee
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Scott Oberg converts his first save as newly anointed Rockies closer
August 3, 2019 Colorado Rockies — Bud Black announced that Scott Oberg will take over as closer “for the time being,” and that Wade Davis will move to the middle innings. Oberg got his first opportunity in his new role last night, coming in to protect a one-run lead. He gave up a pair of…
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Scott Oberg to close for Rockies
August 2, 2019 Colorado Rockies — Bud Black announced today that Scott Oberg will take over as closer “for the time being.” Black said that Wade Davis will move to the middle innings. Updated hierarchy: Oberg | Shaw | Davis.
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Wade Davis bounces back, Jose Alvarado returns.
June 30, 2019 Colorado Rockies — Wade Davis struck out a pair in a perfect ninth inning yesterday to pick up the save. Davis threw nine of his twelve pitches for strikes and it was especially encouraging because the game was in Colorado, where he has really struggled this year. It’s worth noting that Scott…