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  • Hoby Milner RP | CHC

    Rangers' Hoby Milner: Credited with win vs. Boston

    Milner (1-0) picked up the win in Saturday's 4-3 victory over the Red Sox. He allowed one hit and one walk while striking out a batter across 1.1 scoreless frames.

    Tyler Mahle was lifted in the second inning after tossing 61 pitches, and the Rangers turned to its bullpen for the rest of Saturday's contest. Milner was called upon in the fourth inning to record the final out, and he was able to get through the fifth inning unscathed after giving up a walk and a single. The left-hander joined Texas on a one-year deal in December after finishing the 2024 regular season with a 4.73 ERA in 61 outings for Milwaukee, and he should primarily work as a middle reliever.

  • White Sox's Mike Clevinger: Stuck with loss Saturday

    Clevinger (0-1) took the loss Saturday, giving up a run on a hit and a walk in an inning of relief as the White Sox fell 1-0 to the Angels.

    The 34-year-old was viewed at the potential closer for Chicago this season, but each of his first two appearances this season have come before the ninth inning. Clevinger got the call Saturday in the top of the eighth of a scoreless tie, and after retiring the first two batters he walked Jorge Soler, only to see him move him up to third base on a wild pitch that Matt Thaiss couldn't find right away. Yoan Moncada then got some revenge on his former team with an RBI infield single that deflected off Clevinger's leg. The right-hander came into 2025 with zero career saves, and given his usage so far and the inability of the White Sox to build leads that need protecting, it could be a while before Clevinger records his first.

  • Kenley Jansen RP | DET

    Angels' Kenley Jansen: Locks down first save with Halos

    Jansen walked one and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to record his first save of the season in a 1-0 win over the White Sox.

    The veteran closer fired 11 of 19 pitches for strikes as he picked up his first save as an Angel. Jansen topped out at 94.9 mph with his cutter Saturday, but weak contact rather than elite velocity has always been his calling card. Jansen needs 30 more saves to tie Hall of Famer Lee Smith for third on the all-time list with 478, but it's a mark he hasn't reached in a season since 2022.

  • Cody Poteet RP | BAL

    Orioles' Cody Poteet: Shipped to Baltimore

    The Orioles acquired Poteet from the Cubs on Sunday in exchange for cash and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk.

    Poteet was DFA'd by Chicago on Thursday but will reclaim a 40-man roster spot upon joining the Orioles. The 30-year-old righty made five appearances (four starts) for the Yankees last season, during which he posted a 2.22 ERA and 1.07 WHIP with a 16:8 K:BB across 24.1 innings. He'll begin his tenure with the O's in the minors, but the number of injuries in Baltimore's pitching staff keeps the door open for Poteet to make a spot start down the line.

  • Ian Hamilton RP | ATL

    Yankees' Ian Hamilton: Beginning assignment

    Hamilton will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday.

    Hamilton started the season on the injured list due to an illness that put him significantly behind schedule during spring training. He's now set to continue ramping up in Triple-A games and should be able to return to the Yankees when eligible April 8.

  • Justin Sterner RP | ATH

    Athletics' Justin Sterner: Scoreless inning in team debut

    Sterner didn't allow a hit but gave up two walks while striking out one over two-thirds of a scoreless inning Friday against the Mariners.

    Sterner will pitch in middle relief after he was claimed by the A's off waivers from the Rays in the offseason. Sterner had strong strikeout rates in the minors, including a 31.4 K% at Triple-A last season. He's been prone to giving up home runs (1.36 HR/9 at Triple-A) and doesn't have great velocity (93.5 mph average fastball in the majors last season), so his upside may also be limited at age 28. Still, he could be a productive reliever for a team desperate for bullpen arms.

  • Beau Brieske RP | DET

    Tigers' Beau Brieske: Blows first save chance

    Brieske (0-1) blew the save and took the loss in Friday's 8-5 extra-inning loss to the Dodgers, coughing up five runs (four earned) on four hits while recording just one out.

    Dillon Dingler gave the Tigers a 5-3 lead in the top of the 10th inning with a two-run triple, setting the stage for Brieske's first save chance of the season. The right-hander instead melted down in spectacular fashion, giving up a leadoff double to Michael Conforto and a game-tying single to pinch hitter Will Smith before Mookie Betts walked it off with a three-run blast. Given his lack of a track record in the ninth-inning role, Brieske's leash is likely short -- even with Jason Foley beginning the season in Triple-A, the Tigers could turn to Tyler Holton, Tommy Kahnle or Will Vest to protect a late lead if Brieske continues to falter.

  • Luke Jackson RP | SEA

    Rangers' Luke Jackson: Secures first save

    Jackson pitched a perfect ninth inning to pick up the save in Friday's 4-1 victory over Boston.

    Despite Jackson's awful Opening Day performance that resulted in him taking his first loss of the year, the Rangers entrusted him with the ninth inning again Friday. He responded with a very efficient showing, recording all three outs on just nine pitches -- seven of which were strikes. The 33-year-old's bounce-back outing should keep him at the top of the pecking order for saves, though Chris Martin and Robert Garcia remain on hand should he falter.

  • Brendon Little RP | TOR

    Blue Jays' Brendon Little: Battling lat cramps

    Little was removed from Friday's game against the Orioles due to a left lat cramp, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

    Little collected two strikeouts in the eighth inning before his lat forced him to make an early exit. He's slated to undergo further evaluation, though an extended absence likely won't be necessary.

  • Pete Fairbanks RP | MIA

    Rays' Pete Fairbanks: Picks up win vs. Rockies

    Fairbanks (1-0) got the win over the Rockies on Friday, working a scoreless ninth inning with two walks and two strikeouts in the 3-2 win.

    The Rays' closer put two men on in the ninth inning with walks, but one of them was erased when pinch runner Mickey Moniak was caught stealing second base. Jordan Beck, however, was successful with a stolen base, but Fairbanks struck out Brenton Doyle to end the inning. The Rays walked it off in the bottom of the ninth, which made Fairbanks the winning pitcher of record.

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