June 14, 2017
New York Yankees — The Yankees lost in extra innings when Joe Girardi unaccountably called on Ben Heller (in his season debut) in a tight spot — leaving Dellin Betances on the shelf — and Eric Young, Jr. lined the game-winning single straight off Heller’s haunches. Although Aroldis Chapman’s planned rehab outing was rained out in Tampa, he should pitch tonight, then Friday in Trenton, before an expected activation on Sunday. Maybe by then Heller will be able to sit down again.
Hierarchy remains: Betances | Clippard | Warren.
St. Louis Cardinals — Another day, another three-inning save, this one the first in the career of lefty Tyler Lyons. Free Premium for the first person to email us a screenshot of Lyons delivering that save to your fantasy team.
Hierarchy remains: Oh | Rosenthal | Bowman.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today:
1. David Hernandez — As we warned you yesterday, Bud Norris has pitched in three straight games (60 pitches).
2. Shane Greene/Francisco Rodriguez — Both Alex and Justin Wilson threw 27 pitches last night and have gone in two of three. We think Greene is still next in line, but ol’ K-Rod has been creeping back into the late innings too.
3. Daniel Hudson — Felipe Rivero seems to be the man in Pittsburgh, but both he and Juan Nicasio have pitched in three out of the last four.
Thursday:
1. Matt Barnes — Craig Kimbrel has gone in two straight.
