MLB Bullpen Report: 08/19/12

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By Matthew Beck

American League

Baltimore Orioles
(CL) Jim Johnson (R)–Recorded his 36th save of the season on Saturday night after pitching a scoreless ninth inning retiring all three batters he faced in order. He needed only 10 pitches to get through the appearance forcing two ground ball outs and one fly ball out to get the job done. (08/19/12)
(SU) Pedro Strop (R)–Picked up his 21st hold of the season on Saturday despite giving up two runs on two hits in the eighth inning. Despite the rough outing Strop is still sitting on a 1.51 earned-run average on the season. (08/19/12)
(MR) Darren O’Day (R)–Took the loss on Friday night after surrendering a game-winning home run to Prince Fielder in the eighth inning. He recorded just one out in the appearance and falls to 6-1 on the season. (08/18/12)

Boston Red Sox
(CL) Alfredo Aceves (R)–Recorded his 25th hold of the season on Saturday after pitching a scoreless ninth inning giving up one hit in the outing. He struck out one batter in the appearance while forcing one ground ball out and one fly ball out on 13 pitches thrown. (08/19/12)
(SU) Andrew Bailey (R)–Picked up his first hold of the season on Saturday after pitching 0.1 innings of relief. He gave up one hit in the outing but was able to strikeout the next batter he faced to get the first out of the eighth inning. (08/19/12)
(MR) Clayton Mortensen (R)–Pitched one inning of relief on Friday giving up one run on two hits while striking out two batters. With this appearance Mortensen raised his earned-run average to 1.84 on the season. (08/18/12)
Injured–Vicente Padilla (15-Day DL)

Chicago White Sox
(CL) Addison Reed (R)–Recorded his 21st save of the season on Tuesday night after pitching 1.1 innings of relief giving up one hit while striking out one batter. With this appearance Reed lowered his earned-run average to 3.83 on the season. (08/15/12)
(SU) Brett Myers (R)–Pitched one inning of relief on Saturday night surrendering four runs on four hits in the outing. Myers was roughed up in this appearance and is now sitting on a 3.38 earned-run average since joining the White Sox. (08/19/12)
(MR) Matt Thornton (L)– Picked up his 18th hold of the season on Tuesday night after pitching 0.2 inning of relief giving up one hit in the outing. With this appearance Thornton lowered his earned-run average to 3.83 on the season. (08/15/12)

Cleveland Indians
(CL) Chris Perez (R)–Recorded his 32nd save of the season on Monday night after striking out the side in the ninth inning. Perez hit a rough patch earlier last week but has now put together three straight solid outings so it appears he is back on track. (08/14/12)
(SU) Vinnie Pestano (R)–Pitched a scoreless eighth inning on Friday night giving up two hits while striking out one batter on 26 pitches thrown. With this appearance Pestano lowered his earned-run average to 1.53 on the season. (08/18/12)
(MR) Tony Sipp (L)–Pitched 0.2 innings of relief on Friday retiring both batters he faced in order. He struck out one batter in the appearance while forcing one fly ball out on just seven pitches thrown to get the job done. (08/18/12)

Detroit Tigers
(CL) Jose Valverde (R)–Recorded his 23rd save of the season on Friday night after pitching a scoreless ninth inning giving up one hit while striking out one batter. This was Valverde’s first appearance since Tuesday so expect him to be available for the next of the weekend. (08/18/12)
(SU) Joaquin Benoit (R)–Picked up the win on Friday after pitching a scoreless eighth inning retiring all three batters he faced in order. He needed 12 pitches to get through the appearance forcing one ground ball out and two fly ball outs to get the job done. (08/18/12)
(MR) Phil Coke (L)–Pitched a scoreless eighth inning on Saturday night giving up one hit in the appearance. He struck out one batter while forcing two ground ball outs on 18 pitches thrown in the outing. (08/19/12)

Kansas City Royals
(CL) Greg Holland (R)–Recorded his fifth save of the season on Friday night after pitching a scoreless ninth inning giving up two hits in the appearance. He struck out one batter in the appearance while forcing two fly ball outs on 13 pitches thrown. (08/18/12)
(SU) Aaron Crow (R)–Picked up his 14th hold of the season on Saturday night after striking out the only two batters he faced in the eighth inning. This was Crow’s first appearance since Wednesday so expect him to be available on Sunday. (08/19/12)
(MR) Tim Collins (L)–Picked up his seventh hold of the season on Saturday despite giving up two runs on two hits in the eighth inning. He recorded just one out in the appearance but was able to help out his owners despite the rough outing. (08/19/12)
Injured–Joakim Soria (out for season)

Los Angeles Angels
(CL) Ernesto Frieri (R)– Pitched a scoreless ninth inning on Saturday night in a non-save situation retiring all three batters he faced in order. He needed 11 pitches to get through the appearance forcing one ground ball out and two fly ball outs to get the job done. (08/19/12)
(SU) Kevin Jepsen (R)–Took the loss on Saturday after giving up two runs on three hits while striking out three batters in 1.2 innings of relief. With this appearance Jepsen falls to 2-2 on the season with a 3.96 earned-run average. (08/19/12)
(MR) Scott Downs (L)–Pitched 0.1 innings of relief on Saturday night forcing the only batter that he faced to ground out on three pitches. This was his first appearance since returning from the disabled list and should return to the setup role after a few warm up outings. (08/19/12)
Injured–Jordan Walden (15-day DL)

Minnesota Twins
(CL) Glen Perkins (L)–Pitched a scoreless ninth inning on Wednesday giving up one hit in the outing. He needed only eight pitches to get through the appearance forcing two ground ball outs and one fly ball out to get the job done. (08/16/12)
(CL) Jared Burton (R)–Pitched a scoreless eighth inning on Saturday night giving up one hit while striking out one batter. He threw 23 pitches in the appearance forcing two ground ball outs to go along with his strikeout. (08/19/12)
(MR) Alex Burnett (R)–Pitched 0.1 innings of relief on Saturday forcing the only batter that he faced to fly out on six pitches thrown. With this appearance Burnett lowered his earned-run average to 3.17 on the season. (08/19/12)
Injured–Matt Capps (15-Day DL)

New York Yankees
(CL) Rafael Soriano (R)–Recorded his 30th save of the season on Friday night after pitching a 1-2-3 ninth inning striking out one batter. With this appearance Soriano lowered his earned-run average to 1.68 on the season. (08/18/12)
(SU) David Robertson (R)–Picked up his 17th hold of the season on Friday after pitching a scoreless eighth inning giving up just one hit in the outing. He needed only 11 pitches to get through the appearance forcing two ground ball outs and one fly ball out to get the job done. (08/18/12)
(MR) Boone Logan (R–Pitched 0.2 innings of relief on Saturday giving up one hit and one walk while striking out one batter on 12 pitches thrown. With this appearance Logan lowered his earned-run average to 3.79 on the season. (08/19/12)
Injured–Mariano Rivera (out for the season)

Oakland Athletics
(CL) Grant Balfour (R)–Recorded his 11th save of the season on Saturday night after striking out the only batter he faced in the ninth inning. Four runs were given up in the ninth inning by two relievers before Balfour was called upon to get the job done. (08/19/12)
(CL) Ryan Cook(R)–Picked up his 12th hold of the season on Thursday after pitching 0.2 innings of relief giving up one hit in the outing. Grant Balfour was given the save chance once again, so it appears Cook will be in the setup role for the foreseeable future. (08/17/12)
(MR) Jordan Norberto (L)–Picked up the win on Friday night after pitching 1.2 innings of relief striking out two batters. With this appearance Noberto improved to 4-1 on the season with a 2.77 earned-run average. (08/18/12)
Injured–Joey Devine (15-Day DL)

Seattle Mariners
(CL) Tom Wilhelmsen (R)–Picked up the win on Saturday night after forcing the only batter he faced to fly out on two pitches in the ninth inning. With this appearance Wilhelmsen improves to 4-2 on the season with a 2.45 earned-run average. (08/19/12)
(SU) Lucas Luetge (L)–Failed to record an out in his appearance on Saturday allowing a walk to the only batter he faced in the ninth inning. He threw just six pitches in the appearance and was replaced by Tom Wilhelmsen to close out the game. (08/19/12)
(MR) Shawn Kelley (R)–Pitched 1.1 innings of relief on Monday giving up one hit while striking out three batters in the appearance. With this outing Kelley lowered his earned-run average to 3.41 on the season. (08/14/12)
Injured–George Sherrill (15-Day DL)

Tampa Bay Rays
(CL) Fernando Rodney (R)–Recorded his 38th save of the season on Saturday night after pitching a scoreless ninth inning. He struck out one batter in the appearance while forcing two ground ball outs on 20 pitches thrown. (08/19/12)
(SU) Joel Peralta (R)–Picked up his 30th hold of the season on Saturday after pitching a scoreless eighth inning. He retired all three batters he faced in order striking out one batter while forcing one ground ball out and one fly ball out to get the job done. (08/19/12)
(MR) Kyle Farnsworth (R)–Pitched a scoreless sixth inning on Saturday night giving up one hit and one walk while striking out one batter. With this appearance Farnsworth lowered his earned-run average to 3.68 on the season. (08/19/12)

Texas Rangers
(CL) Joe Nathan (R)–Recorded his 24th save of the season on Saturday after pitching a 1-2-3 ninth inning striking out two batters in the appearance. With this appearance Nathan lowered his earned-run average to 2.66 on the season. (08/19/12)
(SU) Mike Adams (R)–Picked up his 22nd hold of the season on Saturday after pitching a scoreless eighth inning retiring all three batters he faced in order. He needed only five pitches to get through the appearance forcing two ground ball outs and one fly ball out to get the job done. (08/19/12)
(MR) Robbie Ross (L)–Pitched 1.1 innings of relief on Saturday giving up three hits while striking out three batters. He needed 32 pitches to get through the appearance, which was his first since Wednesday, so despite the high pitch total he should be available if needed on Sunday. (08/19/12)
Injured–Koji Uehara (15-Day DL)

Toronto Blue Jays
(CL) Casey Janssen (R)–Recorded his 16th save of the season on Friday night after pitching a 1-2-3 ninth inning. He struck out one batter in the appearance while forcing one ground ball out and one fly ball out to close out the ninth inning. (08/18/12)
(SU) Brandon Lyon (R)–Picked up his fourth hold of the season on Friday after retiring both batters he faced striking out one batter while forcing one ground ball out. Lyon has now pitched back-to-back days and will likely be given the day off on Saturday. (08/18/12)
(MR) Steve Delabar (R)–Picked up his fifth hold of the season on Friday night despite giving up one run on one hit and two walks in 0.2 innings of work. Delabar has now pitched back-to-back days and will likely get the day off on Saturday. (08/18/12)
Injured–Sergio Santos (out for season), Jason Frasor (15-day DL)

National League

Arizona Diamondbacks
(CL) J.J. Putz (R)–Recorded his 24th save of the season on Friday night after pitching a scoreless ninth inning giving up one hit in the outing. He needed 18 pitches to get through the appearance forcing one ground ball out while striking out two batters to close out the game. (08/18/12)
(SU) David Hernandez (R)–Picked up his 18th hold of the season on Friday after pitching a scoreless eighth inning giving up one hit and one walk in the outing. He struck out one batter in the appearance while forcing two fly ball outs to get the job done. (08/18/12)
(MR) Bryan Shaw (R)–Pitched one inning of relief on Tuesday night surrendering three runs on three hits and one walk. This was a terrible outing for Shaw who has made just two appearances since being called up and another outing like this may get him sent down once again. (08/15/12)
Injured–Takashi Saito (15-Day DL)

Atlanta Braves
(CL) Craig Kimbrel (R)–Pitched a scoreless ninth inning on Friday night in a non-save situation giving up one walk while striking out two batters. With this appearance Kimbrel lowered his earned-run average to 1.20 on the season. (08/18/12)
(SU) Eric O’Flaherty (L)–Pitched a scoreless 10th inning on Friday giving up just one walk in the outing. He needed 14 pitches to get through the appearance forcing two ground ball outs and one fly ball out to get the job done. (08/18/12)
(MR) Jonny Venters (L)–Pitched a scoreless ninth inning on Saturday night in a non-save situation giving up one walk in the outing. With this appearance Venters in now sitting on a 3.46 earned-run average on the season and has looked like the players that dominated the eighth inning one year ago. (08/19/12)

Chicago Cubs
(CL) Carlos Marmol (R)–Recorded his 15th save of the season in Game 2 of Saturday’s doubleheader after pitching a scoreless ninth inning giving up one hit while striking out two batters. With this appearance Marmol lowered his earned-run average to 4.23 on the season. (08/19/12)
(SU) James Russell (L)–Failed to record an out in his appearance on Saturday after giving up one run on one hit. He threw just eight pitches in the appearance and faced only one batter before being pulled for Shawn Camp. (08/19/12)
(MR) Shawn Camp (R)–Picked up his 13th hold of the season on Saturday after pitching a scoreless eighth inning giving up one hit while striking out one batter. With this appearance Camp lowered his earned-run average to 3.60 on the season. (08/19/12)

Cincinnati Reds
(CL) Aroldis Chapman (L)–Recorded his 29th save of the season on Saturday in Game 1 of a doubleheader despite giving up one run on two hits and one walk in the ninth inning. He struck out two batters in the appearance and has now pitched back-to-back days. (08/19/12)
(SU) Jonathan Broxton (R)–Pitched a scoreless eighth inning on Friday giving up two hits while striking out two batters. Broxton got himself into a bit of a jam in this game, but was able to work out of it by forcing one ground ball out to go along with his two strikeouts. (08/18/12)
(MR) Sean Marshall (L)–Pitched two innings of relief in Game 2 of Saturday’s doubleheader striking out four batters in the appearance. He needed only 19 pitches to get through the outing with 15 pitches going over for strikes. (08/19/12)
Injured–Ryan Madson (out for season), Nick Masset (15-Day DL)

Colorado Rockies
(CL) Rafael Betancourt (R)–Recorded his 22nd save of the season on Thursday after pitching a 1-2-3 ninth inning. He needed only 12 pitches to get through the appearance forcing one ground ball out and two fly ball outs to get the job done. (08/17/12)
(SU) Matt Belisle (R)–Picked up his 19th hold of the season on Thursday after pitching a scoreless eighth inning giving up two hits in the outing. With this appearance Belisle lowered his earned-run average to 3.25 on the season. (08/17/12)
(MR) Matt Reynolds (L)–Pitched 0.2 innings of relief on Saturday night retiring both batters he faced in order. He struck out one batter in the appearance while forcing one ground ball out on ninth pitches thrown. (08/19/12)

Houston Astros
(CL) Wilton Lopez (R)–Pitched a scoreless ninth inning on Friday night in a non-save situation retiring all three batters he faced in order. With this appearance Lopez lowered his earned-run average to 2.30 on the season. (08/18/12)
(SU) Fernando Rodriguez (R)–Pitched 1.1 innings of relief on Friday giving up one run on two hits while striking out two batters. Rodriguez needed 26 pitches to get through the appearance with 15 pitches going over for strikes. (08/18/12)
(MR) Rhiner Cruz (R)–Pitched two innings of relief on Saturday night giving up one run on two hits and two walks. He struck out three batters in the appearance while forcing three ground ball outs on 34 pitches thrown. (08/19/12)
Injured–Francisco Cordero (15-Day DL)

Los Angeles Dodgers
(CL) Kenley Jansen (R)–Recorded his 25th save of the season on Saturday despite giving up one run on one hit in 1.1 innings of relief. Jansen struck out three batters in the appearance and now has 84 strikeouts on the season. (08/19/12)
(SU) Ronald Belisario (R)–Was charged with his third blown-save of the season on Friday night after pitching 1.2 innings of relief. He didn’t give up any runs in the appearance but gave up one hit and one walk while striking out three batters. (08/18/12)
(MR) Brandon League (R)–Took the loss on Friday after giving up one run on two hits and one walk in 1.1 innings of relief. He struck out one batter in the appearance while forcing one ground ball out and two fly ball outs on 30 pitches thrown. (08/18/12)
Injured–Matt Guerrier (15-Day DL), Todd Coffey (15-Dal DL)

Miami Marlins
(CL) Steve Cishek (R)–Recorded his ninth save of the season on Saturday despite giving up two runs on three hits in the outing. Cishek has recorded saves in back-to-back games and will likely get the day off on Sunday. (08/19/12)
(SU) Heath Bell (R)–Picked up his ninth hold of the season on Saturday night after pitching a scoreless eighth inning retiring all three batters he faced in order. He struck out one batter in the appearance and has now pitched back-to-back days. (08/19/12)
(MR) Mike Dunn (L)–Picked up his 15th hold of the season on Friday after striking out the only batter that he faced in the seventh inning. He needed seven pitches to get through the outing with five pitches going over for strikes. (08/18/12)
Injured–Juan Oviedo (15-Day DL)

Milwaukee Brewers
(CL) Jim Henderson (R)–Pitched a scoreless ninth inning on Saturday night in a non-save situation giving up one hit in the outing. Henderson now has back-to-back solid outings and appears to get back on track moving forward. (08/19/12)
(SU) Francisco Rodriguez (R)–Pitched a scoreless eighth inning on Saturday striking out the side on 18 pitches thrown. Rodriguez hit a rough patch once given the closer role, but now that he is back in the setup role he has improved significantly. (08/19/12)
(MR) John Axford (R)–Picked up his second hold of the season on Wednesday after pitching 0.2 innings of relief. He gave up one hit in the appearance while striking out one batter and forcing one ground ball out to get the job done. (08/16/12)

New York Mets
(CL) Frank Francisco (R)–Recorded his 20th save of the season on Saturday night after pitching a 1-2-3 ninth inning. He struck out one batter in the appearance while forcing one ground ball out and one fly ball out on 14 pitches thrown. (08/19/12)
(CL) Bobby Parnell (R)–Pitched 0.1 innings of relief on Thursday striking out the only batter he faced on five pitches thrown. With the recent struggles of Frank Francisco there is a chance that Parnell could find himself back in the closer role before season’s end. (8/17/12)
(MR) Jon Rauch (R)–Picked up his 13th hold of the season on Saturday after retiring the final two batters of the eighth inning. Rauch has been pitching well as of late and has lowered his earned-run average to 3.07 on the season. (08/19/12)
Injured– Tim Byrdak (15-Day DL)

Philadelphia Phillies
(CL) Jonathan Papelbon (R)–Recorded his 27th save of the season on Saturday night after pitching 1.1 innings of relief. He struck out three batters in the appearance while forcing one fly ball out on just 15 pitches thrown. (08/19/12)
(SU) Antonio Bastardo (L)–Took the loss on Wednesday after giving up three runs on one hit and two walks while striking out one batter. Bastardo lasted just 0.2 innings in the appearance and is now sitting on a 5.45 earned-run average. (08/09/12)
(MR) Josh Lindblom (R)–Took the loss and was charged with his third blown-save of the season after surrendering three runs on one hit and two walks in 0.1 innings of relief. With this appearance Lindblom raised his earned-run average to 3.76 on the season. (08/17/12)
Injured–David Herndon (15-Day DL)

Pittsburgh Pirates
(CL) Joel Hanrahan (R)–Recorded his 34th save of the season on Friday night after pitching a scoreless ninth inning. He gave up one walk in the appearance but was able to get through the outing by forcing two fly ball outs and one strikeout on 21 pitches thrown. (08/18/12)
(SU) Jason Grilli (R)–Picked up his 27th hold of the season on Friday after pitching a scoreless eighth inning. He retired all three batters he faced in order on 16 pitches thrown and is now sitting on a 2.44 earned-run average. (08/18/12)
(MR) Juan Cruz (R)–Pitched a scoreless eighth inning on Saturday giving up two hits while striking out one batter in the appearance. This outing marked the first time since returning from the disabled list that he has pitched back-to-back days so don’t expect to see him take the mound on Sunday. (08/19/12)

San Diego Padres
(CL) Dale Thayer (R)–Pitched one inning of relief on Friday giving up one run on three hits while striking out one batter in a non-save situation. He needed 24 pitches to get through the appearance forcing one ground ball out and one fly ball out to go along with his strikeout. (08/18/12)
(SU) Luke Gregerson (R)–Pitched a scoreless eighth inning on Friday night retiring all three batters he faced in order. He struck out two batters in the appearance while forcing one fly ball out on 14 pitches thrown. (08/18/12)
(MR) Alex Hinshaw (L)–Pitched a scoreless eighth inning on Sunday giving up eon hit and one walk while striking out one batter. He got himself into a jam but was able to get out of it by forcing two fly ball outs to go along with his strikeout. (08/13/12)
Injured–Huston Street (15-Day DL)

San Francisco Giants
(CL) Jeremy Affeldt (L)–Picked up his ninth hold of the season on Saturday night despite giving up two runs on two hits and one walk in the ninth inning. He failed to get the job done and was later replaced by Clay Hensley who picked up his third save of the season. (08/19/12)
(CL) Sergio Romo (R)–Picked up his 19th hold of the season on Saturday night after pitching a scoreless eighth inning. He gave up one hit in the appearance while striking out one batter and forcing two ground ball outs on 16 pitches thrown. (08/19/12)
(MR) Santiago Casilla (R)–Pitched 0.2 innings of relief on Saturday night retiring both batters he faced in order. He forcing one ground ball out and one fly ball out on six pitches thrown and was get through the seventh inning unharmed. (08/19/12)
Injured–Brian Wilson (out for season)

St. Louis Cardinals
(CL) Jason Motte (R)–Recorded his 28th save of the season on Saturday despite giving up one run on one hit in the ninth inning. The run was unearned but Motte still didn’t have his normal lights out stuff in this matchup. (08/19/12)
(SU) Mitchell Boggs (R)–Picked up his 23rd hold of the season on Saturday night after pitching a scoreless eighth inning giving up two hits in the outing. He needed 16 pitches to get through the appearance striking out two batters while forcing one fly ball out to get the job done. (08/19/12)
(MR) Marc Rzepczynski (L)–Pitched a scoreless ninth inning on Friday night in a non-save situation retiring all three batters he faced in order. He struck out one batter in the appearance needing only 11 pitches to get the job done. (08/18/12)

Washington Nationals
(CL) Tyler Clippard (R)–Recorded his 26th save of the season on Friday night after pitching a scoreless ninth inning giving up two walks in the outing. Clippard got himself into a jam but was able to work out of it by striking out two batters while forcing one fly ball out on 20 pitches thrown. (08/18/12)
(SU) Sean Burnett (L)–Pitched one inning of relief on Wednesday giving up one run on three hits in the appearance. He needed 21 pitches to get through the appearance forcing one ground ball out while striking out two batters. (08/16/12)
(MR) Drew Storen (R)–Picked up his fifth hold of the season on Friday night after pitching a scoreless eighth inning. He gave up one hit in the appearance while forcing three ground ball outs on just nine pitches thrown. (08/18/12)
Injured–Henry Rodriguez (15-Dal DL)

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