August 10, 2013
Los Angeles Angels — Dane De La Rosa picked up his first career save on Friday. Ernesto Frieri has not pitched since Tuesday so he should have been well rested. However, manager Mike Scioscia clearly does not trust Frieri right now as he has given up a total of 12 runs in his last 7 appearances. De La Rosa has not allowed a run yet in August and could be close to replacing Frieri as closer. No hierarchy change.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
| LAA | Ernesto Frieri | Dane De La Rosa | Kevin Jepsen | Ernesto Frieri | 8/10/13 |
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Baltimore Orioles — Tommy Hunter pitched the 10th inning to pick up the save last night. Jim Johnson blew the save in the 9th but Francisco Rodriguez was still available. It looks like Tommy Hunter is the best option to pick up saves for the Orioles if Johnson is unavailable. Hierarchy change: Tommy Hunter to Set-up, Francisco Rodriguez to 2nd in line.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
| BAL | Jim Johnson | Tommy Hunter | Francisco Rodriguez | Jim Johnson | 8/10/13 |
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Texas Rangers –Neal Cotts came on to get the last out of the 8th inning with the Rangers up 3. The Rangers added two more runs in the top of the 9th so Cotts stayed on to finish the game and notched his first save of the season. No hierarchy change.
| . | Closer | . | Set-Up | . | 2nd in line | . | 2014 Closer | . | Updated | |
| TEX | Joe Nathan | Joakim Soria | Tanner Scheppers | Joe Nathan | 8/10/13 |
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VULTURE SAVE WATCH
1. Dane De La Rosa, Los Angeles Angels — Dane De La Rosa picked up the save last night and with Ernesto Frieri struggling, the Angels could call on De La Rosa again.
