MLB Player News
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Aroldis Chapman RP | PIT
Pirates' Aroldis Chapman: Collects 14th save
Chapman threw a scoreless two-thirds of an inning Saturday to record his 14th save of the season in a 9-4 win over the Yankees. He struck out one.
Jalen Beeks loaded the bases with one out in the ninth inning, forcing the Pirates to turn to their closer despite a big lead. Chapman needed only nine pitches (five strikes) to convert his eighth straight save chance, striking out Aaron Judge along the way with a 100.6 mph two-seamer. Even at 37 years old, Chapman can still pump heat over the plate, and his success during his late-season closing stint should re-assure prospective employers this winter as he heads back into free agency.
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Caleb Kilian RP | CHC
Cubs' Caleb Kilian: Starting season finale
Kilian will start Sunday's game against the Reds, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Kilian allowed six runs (five earned) over 5.2 innings during his season debut Monday, but the Cubs will give him the ball to start their final game of the 2024 season. The 27-year-old righty has been solid in Triple-A to the tune of a 3.22 ERA, but his 11.28 career ERA in the big leagues makes him an unappealing streaming option.
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Porter Hodge SP | CHC
Cubs' Porter Hodge: Secures ninth save
Hodge earned the save in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Reds, striking out one over a perfect ninth inning.
Hodge was called upon to close the door for the second straight day and did so on 12 pitches. The 23-year-old has converted six saves while allowing two earned runs over eight September appearances. On the season, he's 9-for-12 in save chances with a 1.88 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 52:19 K:BB across 43 innings.
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Alek Jacob RP | SD
Padres' Alek Jacob: Dispatched to Triple-A
The Padres optioned Jacob to Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.
After returning to the majors at the end of August, Jacob allowed three earned runs over 8.1 innings across three appearances, though he hadn't pitched in a game since Sept. 14. He'll now head back to the minors as the Padres sacrifice some of their bullpen depth to bring back Randy Vasquez, who will start Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.
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John Brebbia RP | ATL
Braves' John Brebbia: Optioned to Triple-A
Atlanta optioned Brebbia to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.
After signing with Atlanta on Sept. 1, Brebbia surrendered two earned runs across 6.2 innings over five appearances -- a strong turnaround from the 6.29 ERA he held while with the White Sox. Despite his improvement, he'll be sent back to the minors in order to make room for Reynaldo Lopez (shoulder), who was activated off the injured list to start Saturday against Kansas City.
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Adam Oller RP | MIA
Marlins' Adam Oller: Yields four runs in win
Oller (2-4) allowed four runs on eight hits and two walks over five innings Friday, striking out three and taking a loss against Toronto.
Oller coughed up three runs in the third inning before Ernie Clement smacked a solo homer in the fourth. Oller still picked up a fairly easy win as the Marlins exploded for 15 runs. Since his last win Aug. 25, he was 0-3 with a 5.00 ERA over a five-start stretch. He posted a 5.30 ERA over 52.2 innings between Triple-A Columbus and Triple-A Jacksonville. Oller then produced a 5.31 ERA with a 36:22 K:BB through 42.1 MLB innings.
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Aroldis Chapman RP | PIT
Pirates' Aroldis Chapman: Locks down save
Chapman struck out two batters in a perfect inning to earn a save against the Yankees on Friday.
Chapman needed only eight pitches to quickly plow through the Yankees' 7-8-9 hitters and finish off the 4-2 win. It was his 13th save of the season and eight have come in September. He's converted seven consecutive save chances while posting a 2.57 ERA over his last seven appearances. Chapman owns a 3.84 ERA and a 97:39 K:BB through 61 innings this year.
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Landen Roupp P | SF
Giants' Landen Roupp: Stuck with second loss
Roupp (1-2) allowed six runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out four over 3.2 innings to take the loss Friday versus the Cardinals.
Roupp had allowed multiple runs in just one of his previous four outings (three starts). He didn't fare so well Friday, allowing one run in the first and third innings before slipping significantly as the Cardinals rallied in the fourth. Roupp finishes his first major-league season with a 3.58 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 47:26 K:BB over 50.1 innings across 23 appearances (four starts). He could be optioned out for a fresh bullpen arm as the Giants prepare for their last two games of the year.
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Ryan Helsley RP | STL
Cardinals' Ryan Helsley: Sets franchise record
Helsley allowed a hit and struck out two in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Friday's 6-3 win over the Giants.
Helsley set the Cardinals' single-season saves record at 49, surpassing Trevor Rosenthal's 48 from 2015. Helsley has posted a 6.2-inning scoreless streak with seven saves since he took a blown save Sept. 3. The closer is at a 2.04 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 79:23 K:BB through 66.1 innings this season. Helsley's recent workload has been manageable, so it seems likely he'll have an opportunity to go for the 50-save mark if a chance arises in the Cardinals' last two games.
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Trevor Megill RP | MIL
Brewers' Trevor Megill: Collects 21st save
Megill picked up the save in Friday's 8-4 victory over the Mets, pitching 1.1 scoreless innings while allowing one hit. He struck out one.
With typical closer Devin Williams completing a 21-pitch save Thursday, manager Pat Murphy called upon Megill, who secured his first save since July 23. The 30-year-old flamethrower required only 14 pitches -- 13 of which were strikes -- to complete his first save of more than three outs this season. Overall, Megill has been one of the most dependable relievers in the league, pitching to a 2.72 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 50:14 K:BB with 21 saves across 46.1 total innings.