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There are two words that signify a special type of baseball player. Those words are relief pitcher One that is, at once, dependent and reliable, while in another sense, very fragile. Other types of players have multiple chances at both adulation when things go right and redemption when they don’t. For the relief pitcher, oftentimes, […] READ MORE
The 2022 Hall of Fame ballot consists of several controversial candidates. Whether because of steroids, off-the-field issues, or post-career actions, this ballot is as interesting yet frustrating as they come. However, there are three relievers on the hall of fame ballot who come with little to no baggage. They are Billy Wagner, Joe Nathan, and […] READ MORE
Sean Doolittle can conceivably do no wrong in the Washington Nationals bullpen – just what the doctor ordered to patch the NL East leader’s biggest hole heading into the postseason. The Nationals closer extended his scoreless innings streak to 10 innings Thursday night, preserving a 2-1 lead for his 13th save with Washington. He struck […] READ MORE
The Washington Nationals have released pitcher Jonathan Papelbon and recalled pitcher Reynaldo Lopez according the team’s Twitter account. The Nats have recalled RHP Reynaldo Lopez from Triple-A Syracuse and released RHP Jonathan Papelbon. — Washington Nationals (@Nationals) August 13, 2016 The Washington Nationals Release Jonathan Papelbon The Nationals needed a spot on the 25-man roster […] READ MORE
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