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1 week ago

How Not To Run A Bullpen | Defector

Deploy top relievers early in late high-leverage situations rather than waiting for a crisis; proactive usage often outperforms passive, ninth-inning-only closer usage.
fromMLB Trade Rumors
3 weeks ago

Roki Sasaki Will Be "Primary Option" As Dodgers' Closer

Sasaki has now finished three of the Dodgers' four postseason games. He wrapped up the Wild Card Series by tossing a scoreless ninth inning to complete a 8-4 win over the Reds. That wasn't a save situation but was essentially treated as such with a chance to lock down the series and get two off days before the start of the Philly series. Sasaki got his first save in Game 1 of the NLDS, tossing a scoreless ninth to close a 5-3 victory.
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