Tag: Will Harris
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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…
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Ken Giles taking his talents to Chukchansi Park
July 12, 2018 Houston Astros — A few hours after Ken Giles met his manager on the mound with a less-than-friendly salutation, GM Jeff Luhnow greeted Giles with his own F-word: Fresno. Yes, the once-dominant closer will be punching his ticket in the minors for the first time since his breakout rookie year in 2014.…
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Does Ken Giles still have a puncher’s chance of keeping closer’s job?
May 4, 2018 Houston Astros — A save situation presented itself to Astros manager AJ Hinch on Thursday, but this time he used Will Harris with the team leading 5-3 over the Yankees. Harris did not deliver, loading the bases before departing. Brad Peacock then allowed a two-run single to tie the game and a fielder’s choice…
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Happy Birthday Juan Nicasio, you’re now on the league’s worst team
September 1, 2017 Pittsburgh Pirates –The Pirates placed top setup man Juan Nicasio (a free agent at season’s end) on waivers, where he was claimed right away by the league-worst Phillies on his 31st birthday. Pirates GM Neal Huntington released an extremely candid statement explaining the move. The Pirates didn’t want to trade him to…
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Will Harris officially returns for Astros
August 30, 2017 Houston Astros – Will Harris looked sharp on Tuesday in his first appearance since July 5. He retired the side in the sixth inning on just eight pitches, including a strikeout. Hierarchy remains: Giles | Devenski | Harris. Los Angeles Angels – The Angels won, 7-2, on Tuesday night, and normally that…