Bullpen Report: 07/31/12

American League
Baltimore Orioles
(CL) Jim Johnson (R)–Recorded his 31st save of the season on Monday night after pitching a scoreless ninth inning. He allowed two base runners in the appearance but was able to get out of the jam by striking out two batters and forcing one ground ball out. (07/31/12)
(SU) Pedro Strop (R)–Picked up his 17th hold of the season on Monday after pitching a scoreless eighth inning. He gave up one hit in the appearance and has now pitched back-to-back days. (07/31/12)
(MR) Darren O’Day (R)–Picked up his eighth hold of the season on Monday after pitching 0.1 innings of relief. He needed only two pitches to force the only batter he faced to ground out to get out of the seventh inning. (07/31/12)

Boston Red Sox
(CL) Alfredo Aceves (R)–Picked up the win on Sunday after pitching 2.1 innings of relief giving up one hit while striking out two batters. He has now pitched back-to-back games and will likely be unavailable on Monday after pitching 3.1 innings the last two days. (07/30/12)
(SU) Vicente Padilla (R)–Pitched a scoreless ninth inning on Monday giving up one hit and one walk while striking out one batter. With this appearance Padilla lowered his earned-run average to 3.82 on the season. (07/31/12)
(MR) Mark Melancon (R)–Pitched one inning of relief on Friday night surrendering four runs on two hits and one walk. The runs came via a Curtis Granderson grand slam in the eighth inning, which blew the game wide open. (07/28/12)
Injured–Andrew Bailey (60-Day DL)
Chicago White Sox
(CL) Addison Reed (R)–Pitched a scoreless ninth inning on Friday night in a non-save situation giving up one hit in the outing. He picked up one strikeout while forcing one ground ball out and one fly ball out to close out the game. (07/28/12)
(SU) Brett Myers (R)–Took the loss on Monday night after giving up one run on one hit in the ninth inning. The run which became the deciding factor of the game was from a sacrifice fly from Jamie Carroll, which was unearned, but he is still perfect since joining the White Sox. (07/31/12)
(MR) Matt Thornton (L)– Pitched a scoreless eighth inning on Monday giving up one hit while striking out two batters. He needed 17 pitches to get through the appearance with 10 pitches going over for strikes. (07/31/12)

Cleveland Indians
(CL) Chris Perez (R)–Recorded his 29th save of the season on Thursday after pitching a scoreless ninth inning giving up one hit and one walk while striking out two batters. He needed 23 pitches to get through the appearance with 13 pitches going over for strikes. (07/27/12)
(SU) Vinnie Pestano (R)–Picked up his 29th hold of the season on Thursday after pitching a scoreless eighth inning retiring all three batters he faced in order. He struck out one batter in the appearance while forcing two fly ball outs on 17 pitches thrown. (07/27/12)
(MR) Tony Sipp (L)–Pitched 1.2 innings of relief on Sunday giving up two hits in the appearance. He threw 22 pitches in the appearance with 13 pitches going over for strikes and he has now pitched back-to-back days. (07/30/12)
Detroit Tigers
(CL) Jose Valverde (R)–Recorded his 20th save of the season on Sunday after pitching a 1-2-3 ninth inning. He struck out two batters in the appearance while forcing on ground ball out on 15 pitches thrown. (07/30/12)
(SU) Joaquin Benoit (R)–Picked up his 22nd hold of the season on Wednesday after pitching a scoreless eighth inning. He gave up one hit in the appearance while forcing one ground ball out and two fly ball outs on 13 pitches thrown. (07/26/12)
(MR) Phil Coke (L)–Pitched one inning of relief on Monday giving up two runs on three hits in the appearance He gave up a home run to Will Middlebrooks in eighth inning, which made up the two runs he allowed. (07/31/12)
Kansas City Royals
(CL) Jonathan Broxton (R)–Recorded his 23rd save of the season on Tuesday night after pitching a scoreless ninth inning giving up two hits while striking out one batter. With this appearance Broxton lowered his earned-run average to 2.27 on the season and is one of the top relief pitchers that could be moved before the trade deadline. (07/25/12)
(SU) Greg Holland (R)–Pitched a scoreless eighth inning on Sunday allowing one hit and one walk while striking out one batter. With this appearance Holland lowered his earned-run average to 3.63 on the season. (07/30/12)
(MR) Aaron Crow (R)–Pitched a scoreless eighth inning on Thursday giving up one walk in the outing. With this appearance Crow lowered his earned-run average to 3.77 on the season and is sitting on 12 holds. (07/27/12)
Injured–Joakim Soria (out for season)
Los Angeles Angels
(CL) Ernesto Frieri (R)– Recorded his 12th save of the season on Friday night after pitching a 1-2-3 ninth inning. He struck out one batter in the appearance while forcing one ground ball out and one fly ball out to get the job done. (07/28/12)
(CL) Scott Downs (L)–Picked up his 17th hold of the season on Friday after pitching a scoreless eighth inning. He gave up one hit in the appearance while striking out one batter on nine pitches thrown. (07/28/12)
(MR) Kevin Jepsen (R)–Picked up his sixth hold of the season on Friday night after pitching a 1-2-3 seventh inning. He struck out one batter in the appearance while forcing two fly ball outs on 19 pitches thrown. (07/28/12)
Injured–Jordan Walden (15-day DL)
Minnesota Twins
(CL) Glen Perkins (L)–Picked up the win on Monday after pitching a scoreless ninth inning giving up one hit while striking out one batter. Perkins has now pitched back-to-back days and may get the day off on Tuesday. (07/31/12)
(CL) Jared Burton (R)–Was charged with his second blown-save of the season on Monday night after giving up one run on one hit. Burton has now pitched back-to-back days and may get a day of rest of Tuesday. (07/31/12)
(MR) Alex Burnett (R)–Picked up his eighth hold of the season on Monday after pitching a 1-2-3 seventh inning. He forced one ground ball out and two fly ball outs in the appearance on 14 pitches thrown. (07/31/12)
Injured–Matt Capps (15-Day DL)
New York Yankees
(CL) Rafael Soriano (R)–Pitched a scoreless ninth inning on Sunday in a non-save situation getting through the inning facing the minimum amount of batters. Soriano has now pitched back-to-back days and may get the day off on Monday. (07/30/12)
(SU) David Robertson (R)–Pitched one inning of relief on Sunday giving up one run on one hit and two walks. With this appearance Robertson raised his earned-run average to 2.20 on the season. (07/30/12)
(MR) Boone Logan (R)–Pitched 0.2 innings of relief on Monday surrendering two runs on one hit and one walk while striking out two batters. With this appearance Logan raised his earned-run average to 4.01 on the season. (07/31/12)
Injured–Mariano Rivera (out for the season)
Oakland Athletics
(CL) Ryan Cook(R)–Pitched two innings of relief on Monday night giving up one walk while striking out two batters. He threw 30 pitches in the appearance with 17 pitches going over for strikes. (07/31/12)
(SU) Grant Balfour (R)–Pitched 1.1 innings of relief on Monday giving up one walk while striking out one batter. Balfour has been solid as of late and has now lowered his earned-run average to 2.81 on the season. (07/31/12)
(MR) Jordan Norberto (L)-Picked up the win on Monday after pitching a scoreless 15th inning. He got himself into a jam by allowing two base runners, but was able to get out of it by forcing two ground ball outs and one fly ball out. (07/31/12)
Injured–Joey Devine (15-Day DL)
Seattle Mariners
(CL) Tom Wilhelmsen (R)–Recorded his 14th save of the season on Sunday despite giving up one run on one hit and one walk while striking out one batter in the ninth inning. Wilhelmsen has now pitched back-to-back days and may get a day off on Monday. (07/30/12)
(SU) Brandon League (R)–Picked up his sixth hold of the season on Sunday despite surrendering three runs on three hits while striking out one batter in 0.1 innings of relief. This may has been League’s last appearance for the Mariners as the trade deadline approaches. (07/30/12)
(MR) Lucas Luetge (L)–Recorded his first save of the season on Monday night after retiring the final batter of the ninth inning. This was a situational decision to have Luetge used in the save situation due to Tom Wilhelmsen having the day off. (07/31/12)
Injured–George Sherrill (15-Day DL), Stephen Pryor  (15-Day DL)
Tampa Bay Rays
(CL) Fernando Rodney (R)–Pitched a scoreless 14th inning on Monday in a no-save situation giving up one hit while striking out two batters. With this appearance Rodney lowered his earned-run average to 0.76 on the season. (07/31/12)
(SU) Kyle Farnsworth (R)–Took the loss on Monday after giving up one run on one hit and two walks in the 15th inning. With this appearance Farnsworth falls to 0-3 on the season with a 5.59 earned-run average. (07/31/12)
(MR) Joel Peralta (R)–Pitched a scoreless eighth inning on Monday night retiring all three batters he faced in order. He struck out one batter in the appearance needing 13 pitches to get the job done. (07/31/12)
Texas Rangers
(CL) Joe Nathan (R)–Recorded his 21st save of the season on Sunday after pitching a 1-2-3 ninth inning. He struck out one batter in the appearance while forcing two fly ball outs on 13 pitches thrown. (07/30/12)
(SU) Mike Adams (R)–Picked up his 17th hold of the season on Wednesday after retiring the final batter of the eighth inning. He forced the only batter that he faced to fly out on four pitches thrown. (07/26/12)
(MR) Robbie Ross (L)–Pitched 0.2 innings of relief on Monday surrendering four runs on three hits and one walk. Despite this rough showing, Ross is still sitting with an earned-run average under 2.00 on the season. (07/31/12)
Injured–Koji Uehara (15-Day DL)
Toronto Blue Jays
(CL) Casey Janssen (R)–Pitched a scoreless ninth inning on Friday night in a non-save situation retiring all three batters he faced in order. He struck out one batter in the appearance and has now pitched back-to-back days. (07/28/12)
(SU) Brandon Lyon (R)–Picked up his first hold as a member of the Blue Jays Friday night after pitching 0.2 innings of relief. He gave up one hit while striking out two batters in the appearance on 12 pitches thrown. (07/28/12)
(MR) J.A. Happ (R)–Pitched two innings of relief on Saturday giving up one walk while striking out one batter. This was a nice bounce back appearance from Happ, who gave up three runs in his last outing on Tuesday. (07/29/12)
Injured–Sergio Santos (out for season), Jason Frasor (15-day DL)
National League
Arizona Diamondbacks
(CL) J.J. Putz (R)–Recorded his 19th save of the season on Saturday after pitching a scoreless ninth inning. He gave up one hit while striking out three batters in the appearance needing 20 pitches to get the job done. (07/29/12)
(SU) David Hernandez (R)–Picked up his 14th hold of the season on Saturday after pitching a scoreless eighth inning. He gave up one hit and one walk in the appearance while striking out two batters. (07/29/12)
(MR) Takashi Saito (R)–Pitched one inning of relief on Monday giving up one run on two hits in the outing. He needed 13 pitches to get through the appearance forcing two ground ball outs and one fly ball out to get the job done. (07/31/12)
Atlanta Braves
(CL) Craig Kimbrel (R)–Recorded his 30th save of the season on Saturday after pitching  a 1-2-3 ninth inning. He struck out two batters in the appearance while forcing one ground ball out on 15 pitches thrown. (07/29/12)
(SU) Eric O’Flaherty (L)–Pitched a scoreless eighth inning of Sunday retiring all three batters he faced in order. He struck out two batters in the appearance while forcing one ground ball out on 13 pitches thrown. (07/30/12)
(MR) Jonny Venters (L)–Failed to record an out in his appearance on Sunday giving up a hit to the only batter he faced in the sixth inning. He threw just two pitches in the appearance but was pulled after failing to get out a left-handed batter. (07/30/12)

Chicago Cubs
(CL) Carlos Marmol (R)–Pitched a scoreless ninth inning on Sunday in a non-save situation retiring all three batters he faced in order. He has now pitched back-to-back days and will likely be given a day off on Monday. (07/30/12)
(SU) James Russell (L)–Picked up the win on Sunday after pitching a scoreless 10th inning giving up one hit while striking out one batter. With this appearance Russell improved to 5-0 on the season with a 3.40 earned-run average. (07/30/12)
(MR) Shawn Camp (R)–Was charged with this third blown-save of the season on Sunday after surrendering one run on two hits and one walk in the eighth inning. He needed 25 pitches to get through the appearance with 12 pitches going over for strikes. (07/30/12)

Cincinnati Reds
(CL) Aroldis Chapman (L)–Recorded his 21st save of the season on Saturday after pitching a scoreless ninth inning giving up one hit while striking out one batter. Chapman has now pitched back-to-back days and may get a day off on Sunday. (07/29/12)
(SU) Sean Marshall (L)–Picked up his 14th hold of the season on Saturday after striking out the only batter that he faced to end the eighth inning. He needed six pitches to get through the appearance with five balls going over for strikes. (07/29/12)
(MR) Jose Arredondo (R)–Pitched two innings of relief on Monday giving up one run on two hits in the appearance He struck out two batters needing 35 pitches to forcing three ground ball out and one fly ball out to get through the appearance. (07/31/12)
Injured–Ryan Madson (out for season), Nick Masset (15-Day DL)
Colorado Rockies
(CL) Rafael Betancourt (R)–Pitched a scoreless ninth inning on Saturday in a non-save situation retiring all three batters he faced in order. He struck out one batter in the appearance while forcing one ground ball out and one fly ball out to get the job done. (07/29/12)
(SU) Matt Belisle (R)–Pitched one inning of relief on Saturday giving up one run on one hit while striking out one batter. With this appearance Belisle raised his earned-run average to 2.38 on the season. (07/29/12)
(MR) Matt Reynolds (L)–Pitched a scoreless ninth inning on Sunday in a non-save situation giving up one hit while striking out two batters. With this appearance Reynolds lowered his earned-run average to 3.53 on the season. (07/30/12)
Houston Astros
(CL) Francisco Cordero (R)–Took the loss on Monday night after being charged with his third blown-save since joining the Astros. Once again Cordero could not get the job done and maybe it was his last appearance as the team’s closer. (07/31/12)
(SU) Wilton Lopez (R)–Pitched 0.1 innings of relief on Sunday striking out the only batter he faced in the inning. He threw just three pitches to close out the game in a non-save situation in the ninth inning. (07/30/12)
(MR) Fernando Rodriguez (R)–Picked up his 10th hold of the season despite giving up one run on two hits while striking out one batter in one inning of relief. With this appearance Rodriguez lowered his earned-run average to 5.98 on the season. (07/30/12)

Los Angeles Dodgers
(CL) Kenley Jansen (R)–Recorded his 20th save of the season on Friday night after pitching a scoreless 10th inning. He gave up two hits in the appearance but was able to get out of the jam by striking out two batters and forcing one fly ball out. (07/28/12)
(SU) Ronald Belisario (R)–Was charged with his second blown-save of the season on Friday after surrendering two runs on three hits while striking out two batters. With this appearance Belisario raised his earned-run average to 3.03 on the season. (07/28/12)
(MR) Josh Lindblom (R)–Pitched a scoreless sixth inning on Monday night giving up two hits while striking out one batter. With this appearance Lindblom lowered his earned-run average to 3.02 on the season. (07/31/12)
Injured–Matt Guerrier (15-Day DL)
Miami Marlins
(CL) Steve Cishek (R)–Pitched a scoreless ninth inning on Sunday in a non-save situation giving up one hit and one walk in the outing. He got himself into a jam but was able to work out of it by forcing one ground ball out and one fly ball out. (07/30/12)
(CL) Heath Bell (R)–Pitched 0.2 innings of relief on Sunday giving up one walk while striking out one batter. He needed 12 pitches to get through the appearance and has now pitched two of the last three days. (07/30/12)
(CL) Mike Dunn (L)–Picked up his 10th hold of the season on Sunday after pitching a 1-2-3 seventh inning. He struck out one batter in the appearance while forcing two ground ball outs on 15 pitches thrown. (07/30/12)

Milwaukee Brewers
(CL) Francisco Rodriguez (R)–Pitched 0.1 innings of relief on Sunday surrendering three runs on two hits and one walk while striking out one batter. Rodriguez has been horrible in his last three appearances and has now given up nine runs in that time span. (07/30/12)
(CL) John Axford (R)–Recorded his 17th save of the season on Monday after pitching 0.2 innings of relief. He enter the ninth inning after Kameron Loe and Livan Hernandez couldn’t get the job done, so don’t expect him to get all the save chances moving forward. (07/31/12)
(MR) Kameron Loe (R)–Failed to record an out in his appearance on Monday giving up one run on one hit and one walk. He threw 11 pitches in the appearance with only four pitches going over for strikes. (07/31/12)
New York Mets
(CL) Bobby Parnell (R)–Picked up his 16th hold of the season on Monday despite giving up two runs on two hits in 0.1 innings of relief. He threw 11 pitches in the appearance forcing one ground ball out. (07/31/12)
(SU) Jon Rauch (R)–Picked up his 11th hold of the season on Monday after pitching a scoreless inning of relief. He needed only seven pitches to get through the appearance forcing three fly ball outs. (07/31/12)
(MR) Tim Byrdak (L)–Pitched a scoreless seventh inning on Monday night giving up one hit while striking out two batters. With this appearance Byrdak lowered his earned-run average to 4.60 on the season. (07/31/12)
Injured– Frank Francisco (15-Day DL)
Philadelphia Phillies
(CL) Jonathan Papelbon (R)–Pitched a scoreless eighth inning on Sunday giving up one walk while striking out two batters. With this appearance Papelbon lowered his earned-run average to 3.21 on the season. (07/30/12)
(SU) Antonio Bastardo (L)–Pitched a scoreless eighth inning on Saturday giving up one hit and one walk while striking out one batter. He needed 23 pitches to get through the appearance forcing one ground ball out and one fly ball out to go along with his strikeout. (07/29/12)
(MR) Jeremy Horst (L)–Pitched a scoreless eighth inning on Friday night giving up one walk in the appearance. He needed 15 pitches to get through the outing forcing four fly ball outs to get the job done. (07/28/12)
Injured–David Herndon (15-Day DL)

Pittsburgh Pirates
(CL) Joel Hanrahan (R)–Recorded his 31st save of the season on Friday night after pitching a scoreless ninth inning. He gave up one hit while striking out two batters in the inning and will likely be unavailable on Saturday after pitching three straight days. (07/28/12)
(SU) Jason Grilli (R)–Recorded his second save of the season on Saturday after pitching a 1-2-3 ninth inning striking out two batters. He was used in the ninth inning due to the unavailability of Joel Hanrahan, but he will be back in the setup role on Sunday. (07/29/12)
(MR) Tony Watson (L)–Pitched two innings of relief on Monday giving up one run on two hits while striking out three batters. He threw 22 pitches to get through the appearance forcing one ground ball out and two fly ball outs to get the job done. (07/31/12)
Injured–Chris Leroux (60-Day DL), Juan Cruz (15-Day DL)
San Diego Padres
(CL) Huston Street (R)–Pitched a scoreless ninth inning on Monday in a non-save situation retiring all three batters he faced in order. He struck out one batter in the appearance while forcing two ground ball outs on 11 pitches thrown. (07/31/12)
(SU) Dale Thayer (R)–Was charged with his second blown-save of the season on Sunday after surrendering two runs on two hits and two walks in 1.2 innings of relief. He needed 35 pitches to get through the appearance with 20 pitches going over for strikes. (07/30/12)
(MR) Luke Gregerson (R)–Pitched two innings of relief on Sunday giving up one hit while striking out one batter. With this appearance Gregerson lowered his earned-run average to 2.91 on the season. (07/30/12)
San Francisco Giants
(CL) Santiago Casilla (R)–Took the loss on Monday night after giving up two runs on two hits and one walk in the 10th inning. He recorded just one out and may be on the way out as the Giant’s closer. (07/31/12)
(SU) Sergio Romo (R)–Was charged with this first blown-save of the season on Monday night after giving up four runs on four hits in the eighth inning. He only forced two outs in the inning and has now given up six runs in his last two appearances. (07/31/12)
(MR) Javier Lopez (L)–Pitched 1.1 innings of relief on Monday retiring all four batters he faced in order. With this appearance Lopez lowered his earned-run average to 3.22 on the season and is sitting on 11 holds. (07/31/12)
Injured–Brian Wilson (out for season)

St. Louis Cardinals
(CL) Jason Motte (R)–Recorded his 23rd save of the season on Friday after pitching a scoreless ninth inning. He gave up one hit while striking out one batter and will likely be unavailable on Saturday after pitching three straight days. (07/28/12)
(SU) Mitchell Boggs (R)–Pitched 1.2 innings of relief on Sunday giving up one hit and one walk in the appearance He threw 15 pitches in the appearance forcing three ground ball out and two fly ball outs to get the job done. (07/30/12)
(MR) Marc Rzepczynski (L)–Pitched 0.1 innings of relief on Sunday giving up two walks in the outing. With this appearance Rzepczynski lowered his earned-run average to 4.81 on the season. (07/30/12)
Washington Nationals
(CL) Tyler Clippard (R)–Recorded his 20th save of the season on Sunday despite giving up one run on one hit and one walk while striking out one batter in the 11th inning. Clippard has now pitched back-to-back days, but the Nationals have off on Monday so expect him to be available on Tuesday when the team opens up a series with the Phillies. (07/30/12)
(SU) Sean Burnett (L)–Picked up his 23rd hold of the season on Saturday after pitching a scoreless eighth inning giving up one hit in the outing. With this appearance Burnett lowered his earned-run average to 2.08 on the season. (07/29/12)
(MR) Drew Storen (R)–Picked up his third hold of the season on Saturday after pitching a 1-2-3 seventh inning. He struck out one batter in the appearance while forcing one ground ball out and one fly ball out to get the job done. (07/29/12)

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