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MLB Bullpen Report: 08/06/12

MLB Bullpen Report: 08/06/12

This article was originally posted on Rotoinfo.com, the place to get all your fantasy news all the time. By Matthew Beck American League Baltimore Orioles (CL) Jim Johnson (R)–Recorded his 32nd save of the season on Sunday after pitching a scoreless 10th inning. He retired all three batters he faced in order on just eight pitches and has now pitched back-to-back days. (08/06/12) (SU) Pedro Strop (R)–Pitched a scoreless eighth inning on Saturday giving up one … Read entire article »

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MLB Bullpen Report: 08/04/12

MLB Bullpen Report: 08/04/12

This article was originally posted on Rotoinfo.com, the place to get all your fantasy news all the time. By Matthew Beck American League Baltimore Orioles (CL) Jim Johnson (R)–Pitched one inning of relief on Thursday surrendering two runs on two hits and one walk while striking out one batter. He needed 26 pitches to get through the appearance raising his earned-run average to 3.83 on the season. (08/03/12) (SU) Pedro Strop (R)–Picked up his 17th hold … Read entire article »

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MLB Bullpen Report: 08/02/12

MLB Bullpen Report: 08/02/12

This article was originally posted on Rotoinfo.com, the place to get all your fantasy news all the time. By Matthew Beck American League Baltimore Orioles (CL) Jim Johnson (R)–Recorded his 31st save of the season on Monday night after pitching a scoreless ninth inning. He allowed two base runners in the appearance but was able to get out of the jam by striking out two batters and forcing one ground ball out. (07/31/12) (SU) Pedro … Read entire article »

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MLB Bullpen Report: 08/01/12

MLB Bullpen Report: 08/01/12

This article was originally posted on Rotoinfo.com, the place to get all your fantasy news all the time. By Matthew Beck American League Baltimore Orioles (CL) Jim Johnson (R)–Recorded his 31st save of the season on Monday night after pitching a scoreless ninth inning. He allowed two base runners in the appearance but was able to get out of the jam by striking out two batters and forcing one ground ball out. (07/31/12) (SU) Pedro … Read entire article »

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Reds Add Closer Jonathan Broxton

Reds Add Closer Jonathan Broxton

As expected, Broxton has been traded to the Cincinnati Reds to help them make a playoff run. He will pitch behind closer Aroldis Chapman and setup man Sean Marshall.   Unless we see several injuries in the Reds bullpen, I don’t see Broxton getting anymore saves in 2012. That leaves the door open for Greg Holland to assume to closer duties for the Kansas City Royals. Holland has had an off/on year so far, posting a … Read entire article »

Filed under: Aroldis Chapman, Greg Holland, Jonathan Broxton

The Closer Report Power Rankings: 07.30.2012

The Closer Report Power Rankings: 07.30.2012

The Closer Report: Closer Power Rankings Every two weeks throughout the baseball season, The Closer Report will provide the Closer Report Power Rankings. These power rankings are not based on a closer’s legacy, name, or team. It’s based on a formula that considers the pitchers historical stats, current stats, reliability, injury, and more importantly what the closer is doing recently. Brought to you by www.thecloserreport.com Last Updated 7/30/2012 Rank Closer Details 1 Craig Kimbrel, Atlanta Braves Prev. Rank: 1 Sv W ERA WHIP SO 2012 Statistics 30/32 0 1.35 0.65 67 Kimbrel is the best closer … Read entire article »

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MLB Bullpen Report: 07/30/12

MLB Bullpen Report: 07/30/12

This article was originally posted on Rotoinfo.com, the place to get all your fantasy news all the time. By Matthew Beck American League Baltimore Orioles (CL) Jim Johnson (R)–Took the loss and was charged with his third blown-save of the season on Friday night after surrendering six runs on five hits and one walk in the ninth inning. He recorded just one out in the appearance in what was his worst outing of the season. … Read entire article »

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MLB Bullpen Report: 07/29/12

MLB Bullpen Report: 07/29/12

This article was originally posted on Rotoinfo.com, the place to get all your fantasy news all the time. By Matthew Beck American League Baltimore Orioles (CL) Jim Johnson (R)–Took the loss and was charged with his third blown-save of the season on Friday night after surrendering six runs on five hits and one walk in the ninth inning. He recorded just one out in the appearance in what was his worst outing of the season. … Read entire article »

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MLB Bullpen Report: 07/28/12

MLB Bullpen Report: 07/28/12

This article was originally posted on Rotoinfo.com, the place to get all your fantasy news all the time. By Matthew Beck American League Baltimore Orioles  (CL) Jim Johnson (R)–Took the loss and was charged with his third blown-save of the season on Friday night after surrendering six runs on five hits and one walk in the ninth inning. He recorded just one out in the appearance in what was his worst outing of the season. (07/28/12) (SU) … Read entire article »

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MLB Bullpen Report: 07/27/12

MLB Bullpen Report: 07/27/12

This article was originally posted on Rotoinfo.com, the place to get all your fantasy news all the time. By Matthew Beck American League Baltimore Orioles (CL) Jim Johnson (R)–Pitched a scoreless ninth inning on Thursday in a non-save situation giving up two hits in the outing. He needed 13 pitches to get through the appearance forcing three ground ball outs to get the job done. (07/27/12) (SU) Pedro Strop (R)–Pitched a scoreless eighth inning on Thursday retiring … Read entire article »

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