Tag: Yoervis Medina

  • Brad Boxberger the latest Tampa closer du jour

    July 3, 2014 Miami Marlins — A.J. Ramos was placed on the disabled list, retroactive to June 27, with right shoulder inflammation. Bryan Morris hasn’t allowed a run since May, a run of 14 straight appearances, and he will maintain an important role in the Marlins bullpen. Updated hierarchy: Cishek | Gregg | Morris. Tampa Bay Rays — It’s unclear precisely what…

  • Kevin Jepsen gets save chance for Angels, Coke picks up save

    June 22, 2014 Los Angeles Angels – Kevin Jepson got the call in the 9th inning last night to protect a one-run lead, and he promptly gave up the game-tying home run to the first batter he faced.  Mike Scioscia had good things to say about Jepsen the other day after Frieri blew the save.  However,…

  • Carlos Torres records save, Yoervis Medina pitching well

    June 1, 2014 New York Mets — Carlos Torres picked up the save in the 14th inning yesterday.  Also, despite pitching in the 8th inning yesterday and getting a hold, Daisuke Matsuzaka will no longer factor into the Mets late inning bullpen plans as he is being moved to the starting rotation. Updated Hierarchy: Mejia | Familia…

  • Uehara and Kimbrel to return; Strop gets an edge

    April 17, 2014 Oakland A’s — It was Luke Gregerson’s turn to blow a save on Wednesday. Bob Melvin has said that he’ll consider making some changes in the bullpen on tomorrow’s off day; don’t be surprised if Jim Johnson gets back into it. Hierarchy change: Jim Johnson to 2nd in line, replacing Ryan Cook. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd…

  • Chia-Jen Lo starting to look like a closer; Rafael Betancourt due back soon

    August 17, 2013 Seattle Mariners – Danny Farquhar bounced back from his rough outing a few days back, earning the save on Friday with a perfect 9th inning.  Behind him, it’s been mostly Yoervis Medina getting the 8th inning as of late, with Charlie Furbush contributing holds here and there.  Oliver Perez isn’t out of…