Bullpen comes to Angels’ rescue in win over Braves

August 16, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Atlanta Braves left fielder Jarred Kelenic (24) is out at second as Los Angeles Angels second baseman Michael Stefanic (38) throws to first for the out against right fielder Ramon Laureano (18) during the sixth inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Ben Joyce threw…

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Royals, desperate for bullpen turnaround, host Red Sox

Jul 23, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals relief pitcher James McArthur (66) pitches during the eighth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports Facing the visiting Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night in the finale of a crucial three-game series, the Kansas City Royals’ bullpen…

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Red Sox, with bullpen reinforcements coming, face Royals

May 16, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Martin (55) pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during the eighth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports As the visiting Boston Red Sox prepare for the middle game of a pivotal three-game series against the Kansas City Royals, they expect…

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Dodgers’ bullpen shuts down Athletics

Aug 4, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Anthony Banda (43) throws a pitch against the Oakland Athletics during the ninth inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports Cavan Biggio broke a third-inning tie with an RBI single, five relievers combined for 13 outs of scoreless ball and…

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Astros bullpen making impact against Dodgers

Jul 26, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros relief pitcher Tayler Scott (50) reacts after the final out during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports With five relievers combining to cover the final 14 outs of a 7-6, walk-off victory over the visiting…

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Mets’ bullpen set to build on momentum vs. Pirates

May 6, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz (39) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the ninth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports The New York Mets wasted no time deploying Edwin Diaz in his return to the bullpen. The hard-throwing closer helped the…

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