Trevor Rogers has a 1.29 ERA and 2.00 FIP, rapidly proving himself one of the best strikeout arms in the game. Yet here they are, 16 games from the regular-season finish line, with 32 blown saves, two shy of tying the 2004 Colorado Rockies major-league record. New closers in San Diego, Kansas City, and Toronto. No team has more meltdowns than the Phillies, and only the Orioles, Reds, Astros, and Diamondbacks have a worse shutdown/meltdown ratio. Note: You are reading this message either because you do not have a standards-compliant browser, or because you can not see our css files. There have been a total of 8 leads blown in the ninth inning, across 6 teams. On six different occasions, the Phillies blew multiple saves in one game, and once, on May 9, they managed to blow three saves in the same game. Dave Uram (@MrUram) June 29, 2021 With the Phils giving up their 4-2, seventh-inning lead in their make-up game at the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night, they now have 21 blown saves on the. Tyler Mahle has been terrific. MLB2021 PITCHING STATS - WINS MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PITCHING STATS BATTING BATTING II BATTING RATIOS PITCHING PITCHING II PITCHING RATIOS PITCHING MATCHUPS FIELDING FIELDING II 2021 2023 2022. What a strange season it's been for the Toronto Blue Jays. But (we can only harp on this so often) pitching will determine this team's fate. Get the latest fantasy news, stats, and injury updates for Arizona Diamondbacks RP Jeurys Familia from CBS Sports The Phillies have not been to the postseason since 2011, and if they're going to end the drought this year, they'll have to win the division. the last time in the regular season! 5/5: The closest thing the Tampa Bay Rays have had to a solidified closer in a long time has been, 5/4: He wasn't closing, but Cardinals reliever, 4/28: While the Tigers bullpen still seems like one best left alone for now, it's worth noting that, 4/25: The Dodgers bullpen took a bit of a hit this weekend, as, 4/22: The Cincinnati bullpen was supposed to be led by. Thats still not great, but its a significantly lower number than 34. The bullpen has been up and down, but one has to believe Devin Williams will figure it out. For context, the league average team blew 26 saves in 2021. Obviously, the offense can never be directly responsible for a blown save. MLB Closer Report - 2023: Glossary. He is almost guaranteed to be an asset at the trade deadline. That means that although the Phillies blew 34 saves, only 27 of their games were actually affected by blown saves. 8/1: The Marlins and Orioles made a trade, with, 8/1: The Royals bullpen looks like an all-out committee, we'll say. Arizona has also withstood numerous injuries, with ace Zac Gallen beginning the year on injured list and Ketel Marte and Kole Calhoun on the shelf. First baseman Nate Lowe (.845 OPS) has the look of a real building block after Texas acquired him from the Rays in the offseason. Here's a graph of total blown leads by inning: Last year, when the Phillies led the league with 14 blown saves in only 60 games played (a 38 blown save pace), they also ranked fourth in the NL in runs scored. Don't forget: Pittsburgh was without Ke'Bryan Hayes (wrist) essentially for the entirety of the first month. He's not expected back until mid-season, putting yet another question mark into the Rays bullpen. Instead, it's really the pitching staff that has propelled Toronto's success, particularly the bullpen. Wins, losses, earned runs, innings pitched, saves and more pitching data is included for every pitcher on the 2021 San Francisco Giants. 14. Allow me to quote from Phillies.com beat writer Todd Zolecki, who wrote an article entitled Phillies offense key factor in NL East race on March 29, 2021. Rivera is regarded as one of the most dominant relievers in major league history. The Phillies have Bryce Harper, JT. The Astros definitely need more from the bullpen especially in the middle innings. 3/27: The AL East and bad bullpen news just seem to go together so often already this season. The rotation has held steady thus far, though there is a real shortage of depth. Injuries and the Blue Jays bullpen. Of course, the Phillies have collectively blown these saves; its truly a team effort. 9/21: All bullpens updated for (maybe?) In actuality, Connor Brogdon and Brandon Kintzler have also been decent outside of a couple blowup outings. It's hard to assess the rest of the group, though the peripherals aren't exactly outstanding. The decision to bring back Yusmeiro Petit (1.10) is paying major dividends. 6-keys: media/spln/mlb/reg/free/stories, at After averaging 5.1 runs per game in 2021, it ranks 25th in MLB with 3.5 runs per game in 2022. Wednesdays game was the Phillies fifth of the season in which they blew two saves. There's plenty of upside with that lineup. 6/9: Tony Sanillan blew the save horribly, getting through just 1/3 of an inning and giving up four runs (two earned), costing the Reds the game. JONATHAN LOISIGA, NEW YORK YANKEES (AGE: 28, PREVIOUS RANK: 43) The normally solid Yankees middle reliever had an uncharacteristically bad season on the surface; his K rate was a career-worst 6.94 with a high walk rate 3.56/9 en route to a 4.13 ERA over 48 innings in 2022. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. Be sure to also check out these running quick-hit updates from @DavidMarcillo77 and the team, looking at the most recent closers and bullpen news from around MLB. The Red Sox had the third-most blown saves in the American League with 28 in 67 opportunities. It should be said, though, that Emmanuel Clase and James Karinchak are as good a bullpen tandem as any. At 36-40, the Phillies are in fourth place in the NL East, five games behind the first-place Mets and nine games behind the Padres for the second wild card spot. 8/10: All bullpen depth charts have been updated based on recent usage! 3/29: Some National League news this time, as the Reds seem ready to go into the season with a committee in the ninth inning. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. 6/8: With Craig Kimrel on paternity leave, 6/5: Heading into the 9th inning with an 8-3 lead, the Twins called on, 6/1: A pair of Matts going in different directions for the Red Sox, as. Still, there are big positives. Jean Segura had been hitting (.333 BA) before hitting IL. Tejay Antone (0.66 ERA) can throw multiple innings and pitch in high leverage. That was a nice respite from this wild season. Buxton (1.363 OPS) is on a tear, and Cruz (1.037) has continued to rake. 9/7: Almost nothing happened in bullpens for several days! Alex Reyes, Ryan Helsley, Tyler Webb and Jordan Hicks have all had command issues. But the offense has been mostly underwhelming, notably Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (.572 OPS) and Cavan Biggio (.641 OPS). When you lead the majors in cough-ups, though, its likely that youre also tops in gut-punching losses. They now have 22 blown saves this season, putting them just three away from the franchise record. Connor Brogdon fumbled a 4-3 lead in the 11th inning and Enyel De Los Santos gave away a 7-4 lead in the 12th en route to an 8-7 loss. 5/8: Summer and baseball. The likes of Jorge Polanco and Max Kepler have also struggled. The Royals traded. 8/31: TRADE DEADLINE UPDATES! @STATS_Insights. Luckily, the starters have been able to go pretty deep in games. But, as the A's have already shown, this team is quite resilient. It should be better Now, nobody is saying the Phils need to have a top-five bullpen or top-five rotation (although the rotation had the third-best WAR in baseball last season, according to FanGraphs). The St. Louis Cardinals are a bit like the Mariners in that they capitalize on scoring chances. Mike Yastrzemski was coming on strong, though he was recently placed on IL (oblique). It remains to be seen just how long the starters can keep up their terrific work. John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia notes that is the most blown saves through 76 games in history. Philadelphia ranks 12th in the NL runs scored and 11th on OPS. The Mets last year had 18 total. John Gant, previously a reliever, has been a consistently effective starter even if the peripherals aren't outstanding. 5-10, 165. Imagine if Giolito gets back to ace form and the two boppers start to produce, particularly with Yermin Mercedes continuing to mash everything in sight and guys like Rodon and Lance Lynn (before he was placed on IL) dominating. 8/23: All depth charts have been updated! They also have the eighth highest opponent's batting average (.247) and fifth highest opponent's slugging percentage (.422). Seattle's lineup ranks just 12th in the AL OPS. It's also important to remember the Astros had a number of guys hit the COVID-19 IL. The NL Central is still winnable for the Cubs. Kyle Hendricks (7.54 ERA) and Zach Davies (9.47) have been abominable, and there is no telling how long Jake Arrieta and Trevor Williams can have success while giving up hard contact. Francisco Lindor, Dominic Smith and James McCann have sub-.600 OPS marks. Trent Grisham (.894 OPS), Eric Hosmer (team-high 17 RBI) and Wil Myers (.824 OPS) are all producing. Still, I could completely sympathize with someone who wished that the Phillies had achieved a different outcome in those 27 games. Bullpen arms with elite ratios will be relied upon heavily, especially for those in Holds (HLD) leagues or Saves+Holds leagues (SV+HLD)formats. Nevertheless, it wasnt really blown saves that ruined the Phillies season so much as just, well, losing. The bullpen rebounded from a shaky start and ranked first inxFIPentering play on Saturday. Chief among those positives, in the rotation, is Carlos Rodon. Some of the blown saves were heartbreakers, I cant deny that. There is good news. If you choose to make use of any information on this website including online sports betting services from any websites that may be featured on this website, we strongly recommend that you carefully check your local laws before doing so. Brogdon gave up a game-tying solo homer to Austin Riley in the eighth inning before Coonrod made a throwing error and allowed two inherited runners to score. All in all, an average start for Philadelphia. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Furthermore and this is really what I came here to say I think the narrative around the blown saves has placed too much blame on the bullpen, when the Phillies offense is just as much to blame for the 34 blown saves this season. 5/18: Maybe the Tigers bullpen situation has finally figured itself out? Thirty-four blown saves. How did things work out? He has been the standout arm for a group that leads the bigs in ERA. Yet the O's have remained competitive. Last year, when the Phillies led the league with 14 blown saves in only 60 games played (a 38 blown save pace), they also ranked fourth in the NL in runs scored. Bradley, Coonrod, David Hale, and Neris gave up runs. 8/29: When asked about the closer situation after trading, 8/29: Plenty of news for a Saturday! Not every bullpen blowup is created equal, but each takes a toll. Phillies pitchers havent been helped by one of the worst defenses in the majors. There is absolutely no way the New York Mets should be in this position right now. Kennedy has now blown saves in two of his last three appearances. Los Angeles is just 3-9 after a 13-2 start. Feliz, who was pitching in his first MLB game since 2017, got two outs and was charged with three runs. Lucas Giolito (5.68) ERA, Jose Abreu (.690 OPS) and Yasmani Grandal (.567) have all really struggled. Zack Wheeler had a 3.11 ERA in his first five starts. Let's give the Pittsburgh Pirates their just due. Adam Ottavino has also strung together 5.2 innings without allowing an earned run. But things are slightly more encouraging for the New York Yankees. That's not anything astoundingly bad, especially given the sample sizes. 9/16: Yankees relievers had a chance to take over for a struggling, 8/31: Just about a month ago, the Blue Jays traded for, 8/30: All of the predictive metrics finally caught up to Cardinals closer. Corey Seager is struggling after his scorching-hot run to start the year, and Mookie Betts has a .768 OPS. The season is still a work in progress, but bullpen depth charts have been updated to reflect a few recent pieces of news, including a few closers landing on the injured list due to positive COVID-19 tests. Darvish and Musgrove have been really good, and Snell has pitched decently aside from a forgettable start against the Pittsburgh Pirates in his third outing. Jeff Hoffman and Wade Miley have been effective, with Sonny Gray showing good signs (5.2 IP, 2 ER, 11 K) in his third start on Wednesday against L.A. After cycling through Neris, Alvarado, and Ranger Surez, the Phillies acquired Kennedy at the trade deadline to bring stability to the closer role. Guerrero came into Saturday's game slashing .350/.490/.663 with seven homers and 20 RBI. Any number of peopleincluding mefelt they'd be the worst team in the bigs. The rotation has also found something of a revelation in Huascar Ynoa. Ranger Surez and Hector Neris, who was replaced as closer last week, would combine to blow the game. Jake Cave has not been the answer in left field. On the field, it's the same old story. 6/1: While we're still thoroughly unclear about what the Orioles will be doing for their ninth innings, we know one thing: 5/24: Just what the Rays needed: another reliever who misses bats and can mix into the ninth inning. The Nationals rank 14th in the NL in runs scored. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mlb | pageType: stories | Although many blown saves occur in the ninth inning or later, they aren't limited to the ninth inning. And then they didnt. I have reported and written about Major League Baseball in Philadelphia, Boston, and now back in Philadelphia since 2006. Another interesting tidbit: the Dodgers are 4-6 in one-run games and 1-3 in extra-inning games. Sure, the starters ranks seventh in xFIP. But the Phillies desperately need to find someone to hold down the No. This one, though, was a killer. MLB teams have averaged 5.6 blown leads this season, with a range of 2 to 11. L. Losses Credited to the pitcher in the game when his team relinquishes and never regains the lead. Hits Hits allowed by a pitcher. If you recall, the Phillies finished the 2021 season with only 82 wins. Nine-run routs arent supposed to be so tense. He is scheduled for an MRI, but it appears he will miss some time. 8/21: TRADE! But not to worry, the RotoBaller team is here every day to help you stay on top of all closer depth charts for the AL and NL, and dominate in saves, holds and bullpen arms this year. Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Gio Urshela are all starting to produce. There is quite a. Cincy has no chance if it cant get better contributions from its relievers. It's not just that the Tigers are losing. It's difficult to grade the Atlanta Braves' start. He also had more walks (20) than strikeouts (16). 8/1: Surprising literally no one in baseball, 7/31: The Blue Jays sound optimistic about, 7/31: Mets manager Luis Rojas said "we need to talk" about removing. This is most definitely a dangerous team when the stars are hitting. These totals may be incomplete (3.6% of all plays from 1915 to 1972 are missing or have incomplete accounts, click link for year and team summary of data completeness) for some players prior to 1973 and even complete seasons may not match the official totals due to errors in both the official totals and the . After recasting their bullpen last offseason, the Phillies are two blown saves away from the record. And hold a lead here or there. The Mariners are getting the most out of finesse guys like Ljay Newsome, Drew Steckenrider, Will Vest and Anthony Misiewicz. Michael Conforto (.667 OPS) and Jeff McNeil (.636 OPS) haven't exactly been prolific, either. Pitching, pitching and more pitching. The Mets need to start providing run support. 5/17: Although it wasn't a save situation. Then there's Zack Greinke and Lance McCullers Jr. anchoring the staff. 8/15: In the first save situation since the Cardinals shutdown, 8/15: Huge news out of San Diego, as closer, 8/10: The Mariners bullpen continues to be a day-to-day event, but, 8/9: Trevors around the league have moved into closer's roles, with, 8/8: We're seeing more and more committees forming in bullpens around the league. Hes allowed more earned runs and home runs since the trade inhalf the appearances. The Los Angeles Angels should be able to hit with anyone. However, there are actually reasons for fans to be legitimately pleased. Either way, its pretty awful. Get updated MLB team bullpen stats for 2021, including ERA, Wins & Losses, Saves, WHIP, strikeouts and more for the regular season and playoffs. Zolecki wasn't saying anything groundbreaking here. They ranked 7th in runs score, 9th in batting average, 7th in OBP, 8th in slugging percentage, 7th in OPS, 7th in home runs, 7th in weighted runs created, 7th in wOBA, 9th in wRC+. Hector Neris has already tied the franchise record for most career blown saves, though he has largely stabilized his pitching after a hectic June and July. CS Media Limited All Rights Reserved. MLB Baseball Player Stats - Blown Saves More Player Stats. 5-11, 180. The place to find all the best Braves Mens hoodies and sweatshirts is the MLB Shop. There hasn't been much production outside of Trea Turner, Josh Harrison and Ryan Zimmerman. In fact, several of the Phillies blown saves came in the same game. Mitch Haniger's comeback season has been quite special, and Ty France is a steadying presence. Then again, the Marlins have been without Starling Marte for some time. Naturally, the Reds then took two of three from the Los Angeles Dodgers. The pitching staff has impressed, as well. The Marlins and the Orioles made a trade that will send, 4/1: It's April Fools Day, but this is a real trade: the Dodgers acquired, 3/30: Rockies manager Bud Black said that he wants a closer that can get strikeouts. But Colorado ranks just 13th in ERA. But if it seems like the Phillies dont win many games in a normal fashion, its mostly because they blow eighth- and ninth-inning leads in cuticle-chomping losses such as Wednesday night. What do we make of all the action thus far? But Madison Bumgarner has rallied from a woeful start. The pitching staff has produced mixed results, with the bullpen ranking 24th in xFIP and the rotation looking a bit mercurial aside from Tyler Glasnow. They have led MLB in this embarrassing metric for most of the season, and just last week, they set a new franchise record with their 30th blown save of the year. The most dramatic moment of the new pitch clock era arrived on the first full day of spring games, and in the most dramatic scenario possible. Joe Ross has been fantastic aside from one hideous start against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Philadelphia Phillies are lucky to be where they are. Mariano Rivera is the MLB all-time leader in saves. Pretty impressive they have hovered around .500 given his injury and preseason expectations. 7/30: While a few bullpens are still uncertain and we may need to wait a few games to see how pitchers are used, all depth charts have been updated at least to what we know right now. "I've said all along that this team is pretty good about bouncing back the next day," Phillies manager Joe Girardi told reporters, including MLB.com's Todd Zolecki, following the game. The group ranks 20th inERA, though we'll have to see who replaces Logan Allen. They just need to provide the offense opportunities to win. The bullpen didnt totally implode. Josh Donaldson is having a decent campaign thus far. They rank just 14th in the American League in OPS and eighth in ERA. Los Angeles ranks dead last in the majors in ERA despite a relief group that has shown good promise. Perhaps most importantly, the rotation arms have really rebounded. If you were following the Phillies this September, you probably heard that number come up one, two, or three million times. Michael Kopech has also looked quite good in a couple spot starts after dominating out of the bullpen to start the season. They weren't expected to be very competitive this season. But potential only means so much for a team hungry to make a statement this season. He takes it one step further, calculatingthat they are 101-104 dating back to 2020, with a lead in 158 of 205 games played. Boston Red Sox fans have to be thrilled with how their team has broken from the gate. They were averaging 5.1 runs per game. 1:46 pm ET, John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia notes that is the most blown saves through 76 games in history, Unsigned FA Jurickson Profar to play in WBC, Orioles, Pirates play final half-inning without umpires, MLB hires three to ramp up 'local media' department, Report: Padres sign Rougned Odor to minor-league deal, 10 MLB positional battles ahead of Opening Day, How the Dodgers can replace Gavin Lux after injury, Phillies bullpen blowing saves at historic pace, Dodgers SS Gavin Lux tears ACL, will miss entire season. Runs Runs allowed by a pitcher. The NL West is too strong to count on a wild card spot as a fallback. 7/28: Many people expected some turmoil in the Mets bullpen, but maybe not this early. But sometimes its not about the pitcher. No other MLB team has more than 16 blown saves. Also: Of the 30 relievers with two or more saves in 2021, he's tied for 29th in strikeouts per nine innings. Certain clubs might also have graded higher if they've successfully navigated injuries. Right-hander Aaron Sanchez (2.22 ERA) is as good a comeback story as any. And then your RP allowed the tying run, that will be counted as a blown save. The Texas Rangers' start would seemingly deserve a low grade, at first glance. The 2021 Phillies were built to succeed by having a strong offense, a decent starting rotation, and a bullpen that wouldnt totally implode like it did in 2020. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. A blown save involves the offense giving the team a lead and a relief pitcher giving that lead back to the other team. NR Nathaniel Dell. As a condition of using this website, you agree to hold the owner of this website harmless from any claims arising from your use of any services on any third party website that may be featured by Covers. The pitching staff will be key. When seeking hitters who can help your fantasy team's batting average, look for batters with high contact rates and a high number of at-bats. The Phillies were actually better in games in which they blew a save. If we limit our look to relievers pitching in the sixth inning and later (to avoid "bulk" pitchers behind openers), the Phillies bullpen owns the fifth-worst ERA (4.75) and the eighth-highest WHIP (1.37) in baseball. It seems unlikely Anthony Rendon's struggles last too much longer given his pedigree. The bad news is the Phillies bullpen is still among the least-reliable units in baseball, and that has been especially true the last few days. We'll be keeping an eye on several categories throughout the season, including which bullpens are costing their teams wins. The Yankees became one of just two teams in history to blow four saves in . Get the latest fantasy news, stats, and injury updates for Arizona Diamondbacks RP Cole Sulser from CBS Sports There aren't a ton of guys that exude confidence in the bullpen group. Closer Richard Rodriguez had not allowed a run in his first 10.1 innings. Or, maybe L.A. already needs to consider its options for acquiring a starter. Don't forget Yuli Gurriel, either. The bullpen ranks 11th in xFIP. The offense ranks 13th in OPS and 12th in runs scored. 1 Overall Pick, Finishes Third After Leading The Most Laps, Snaps Losing Streak With Main-Card Decision Win, Continues To Shine With First-Round Submission, Chiefs Expected To Decline Clyde Edwards-Helaire's Option, Tremaine Edmunds Looking To Hear All Offers In Free Agency, Roy Robertson-Harris Gets Three-Year Extension, We Are Your Secret Weapon|Copyright 2011 - 2023|Win Big with RotoBaller, - Import Your Leagues With Team Sync, Use The Live Draft Sync Assistant -. Martinez (1.175 OPS), Rafael Devers (.958 OPS), Xander Bogaerts (.915 OPS) and Alex Verdugo (.863 OPS) having terrific starts. Seattle sent, 8/31: There are sure to be several changes coming throughout the day as the trade deadline approaches, but for now, the Orioles are giving. Now that they're back and ready to play, several key players will be placed on the injured list, including closer, 4/4: The Padres bullpen was someone of a question mark when the season began. The offense ranks sixth in the AL in runs scored, but has a .601 OPS with runners in scoring position. The Phillies have blown seven saves in their last six games, and they've blown 21 saves overall. 6/15: The Marlins may have found a closer in, 6/15: The Marlins lost one of their key setup men, as. Its a bad day, Neris said, summing it up perfectly. Five teams, two police . Monday night against the Reds (CIN 12, PHI 4), Neftal Feliz (yes, that Neftal Feliz) and Enyel De Los Santos flushed a 4-2 lead down the drain in the seventh inning. In 2021, they averaged just 4.53 runs per game. Jed Lowrie and Mark Canha have cooled significantly as of late. The 2021 San Francisco Giants pitching stats seen on this page include pitching stats for every player who appeared in a game during the 2021 season. In recasting the bullpen last winter, the Phillies prioritized velocity and experience, two qualities that were badly lacking in 2020. 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Trey Mancini is tied for the team lead in RBI (17) in his bid for American League Comeback Player of the Year. Not really a news update but fantasy managers in holds leagues can take a look at most of the guys in the Orioles bullpen and get some value. The bullpen is pretty horrendous, however. Covers does not provide any advice or guidance as to the legality of online sports betting or other online gambling activities within your jurisdiction and you are responsible for complying with laws that are applicable to you in your relevant locality. Anthony DeSclafani had a 1.50 ERA in his first five starts. Ryan Weathers (0.55 ERA) has been outstanding as the Padres deal with injuries to Chris Paddack, Dinelson Lamet and Adrian Morejon. Oklahoma. Marvin Mims. The bullpen, meanwhile, ranks 29th inxFIPand lacks depth in the middle innings. The rotation, save for Brad Keller, has been surprisingly strong. All stats obtained viaBaseball Reference,Baseball SavantorFanGraphsunless otherwise noted. *Many detailed statistics are based on play-by-play accounts accumulated by Retrosheet. To join our email list and get notified when we launch the 2023 MLB section, register for a free account . Read more YONG KIM / Staff Photographer. The bullpen has also been quite good, with Josh Staumont seemingly taking over the closer role and Scott Barlow taking on a heavy workload. Mariano Rivera [2] [3] [4] is the all-time leader in saves with 652. Pretty much whatever stat you look at, the Phillies offense was middle-of-the-pack. Bo Bichette is tied for the team lead in homers, with Randal Grichuk (.839 OPS) producing at a high level. The bar was so low that the grounds crew could use it to drag the infield. But one might expect L.A. to be better in both categories. Maybe that's a sign things will improve. Braves stats. The only thing that Philadelphia should be looking to. Jazz Chisolm was electrifying before he, too, hit IL. 5/24: The Blue Jays committee is getting more confusing, as. The rotation has made gains, as well. Robbie Ray's 4.80 FIP suggests he has outperformed his 2.78 ERA. But also left-handers Max Fried and Drew Smyly have spent time on the IL, with Mike Soroka now likely out until June. Amir Garrett can't get anyone out. They also have been shut out five times. If I had a nickel for every time I heard someone say, if the Phillies had only blown fewer saves, they could be leading the division right now, I would be a rich man. No, the Rangers will not make a run at contention. DJ LeMahieu isn't slugging, but he's hitting all the same. Every pitcher's name links to their career statistics. 2021; 2020; 2022 Season; 2021; 2020; Today; Remaining Games; Projections Powered by Rotowire; Last 7 Days; Last 14 Days; . For now. Urshela are all producing bar was so low that the grounds crew could use it to drag the.. 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