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Braves closer Craig Kimbrel gave up a run in the 11th inning on Friday but emerged with the save in a 9-8 win over the Rockies. More Updated May 5 at 12:54 a.m. ET |
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Brewers closer John Axford blew a save against the Cubs on Friday when he allowed three runs (one earned) and got two outs in the ninth inning. More Updated May 11 at 11:46 p.m. ET |
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Pitching in a tie game, Jonathan Papelbon took the loss on Monday after giving up three runs in the ninth inning. More Updated May 7 at 10:22 p.m. ET |
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Tigers closer Jose Valverde left Tuesday's 10-8 win over the White Sox in the ninth inning with lower back tightness. More Updated May 15 at 7:55 p.m. ET |
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Only one-third of an inning into his appearance, Brett Myers took the loss after allowing Hunter Pence to record a solo walk-off homer on Tuesday. More Updated May 15 at 5:37 p.m. ET |
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Jason Motte blew a save but earned the win after a walk and a homer in one inning of work on Tuesday vs. the Cubs. More Updated May 15 at 6:47 p.m. ET |
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D-backs closer J.J. Putz struggled with his command while allowing four runs in just two-thirds of an inning Wednesday night against the Cardinals. More Updated May 11 at 10:14 p.m. ET |
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Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen earned the save in Saturday's win over the Rockies, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning. More Updated May 13 at 12:39 a.m. ET |
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Giants closer Santiago Casilla picked up his fifth save with a scoreless ninth frame in a 5-2 win over the Brewers on Saturday. More Updated May 5 at 7:35 p.m. ET |
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Indians reliever Tony Sipp earned his first save of the season after walking one and striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning during Monday's 3-2 win over the White Sox. More Updated May 8 at 12:10 a.m. ET |
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Brandon League appeared in a non-save situation in Sunday's win over the Yankees, giving up just one hit in a scoreless ninth inning. More Updated May 13 at 4:19 p.m. ET |
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Orioles closer Jim Johnson earned his eighth save on Friday, pitching a perfect inning and striking out one against the Red Sox. More Updated May 5 at 2:06 a.m. ET |
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Pirates closer Joel Hanrahan pitched a scoreless ninth inning to protect a 3-2 lead and pick up a save against the Marlins on Monday. More Updated May 14 at 10:17 p.m. ET |
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Rangers stopper Joe Nathan struck out a pair of Indians during a scoreless 11th inning on Saturday, earning his seventh save of the season. More Updated May 5 at 10:53 p.m. ET |
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Reds closer Sean Marshall earned his sixth save of the season by throwing a scoreless ninth inning against the Braves on Monday. More Updated May 14 at 10:42 p.m. ET |
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Jonathan Broxton recorded his fifth save on Thursday after allowing a hit and a walk against the Yankees. More Updated May 3 at 11:54 p.m. ET |
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Rafael Betancourt blew a save but earned a win Wednesday against the Dodgers after allowing two earned runs on two hits and two walks (one intentional) with three strikeouts. More Updated May 2 at 8:29 p.m. ET |
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Twins closer Matt Capps entered a tie game on Monday and took the loss to the Indians, allowing an earned run on two hits. More Updated May 14 at 11:46 p.m. ET |
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On Tuesday, Angels closer Scott Downs threw a 12-pitch bullpen session and took part in some agility drills at a soggy Target Field. More Updated May 8 at 9:06 p.m. ET |
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Brian Fuentes has been named the A's closer by manager Bob Melvin. More Updated May 13 at 11:03 a.m. ET |
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Cubs reliever Rafael Dolis earned his fourth save of the season after striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning against the Cardinals on Monday. More Updated May 14 at 11:18 p.m. ET |
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Heath Bell struggled once again on Sunday vs. the Mets, allowing two earned runs on two hits and two walks, but managed to escape with a win. More Updated May 13 at 5:24 p.m. ET |
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Mets closer Frank Francisco gave up a run on two hits and a walk on Monday but still managed to pick up the save in a 3-1 win over the Brewers. More Updated May 15 at 12:01 a.m. ET |
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White Sox reliever Addison Reed earned his third save when he struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning on Monday, although he did allow a hit and a walk. More Updated May 15 at 12:54 a.m. ET |
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Blue Jays closer Sergio Santos continues to make steady progress in his return from a right shoulder injury. More Updated May 14 at 8:00 p.m. ET |
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Just hours after getting a vote of confidence from his manager, Nationals closer Henry Rodriguez walked three batters, got one out and was pulled in the ninth inning of a save chance against the Padres. More Updated May 14 at 11:38 p.m. ET |
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Padres reliever Dale Thayer earned his second save in Tuesday's win over the Rockies, giving up three hits and striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning. More Updated May 9 at 3:01 a.m. ET |
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Fernando Rodney scattered three hits over two scoreless innings on Wednesday vs. the Yankees to pick up a win. More Updated May 9 at 11:24 p.m. ET |
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Red Sox closer Alfredo Aceves struck out one in a perfect ninth inning to record his fifth save on Saturday. More Updated April 28 at 10:18 p.m. ET |
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Yankees reliever David Robertson has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a left oblique strain. More Updated May 15 at 4:49 p.m. ET |