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Starting Five: Cleveland Rocks Boston

Starting Five is our wrapup of the previous day's baseball action, with a quick nod to what is ahead.You Oughta Know ...That the Indians offense apparently busts out every 10 days, just like clockwork.Cleveland scored 22 runs at Yankee Stadium on April 18 – and then scored 23 total in the next eight games.The offense...

Joey Devine to Start on DL for A's

PHOENIX -- The A's don't have co-closers anymore.Right-hander Joey Devine will start the season on the disabled list after suffering another setback with his troublesome elbow, leaving Brad Ziegler as the A's lone closer. Devine is headed to see Dr. James Andrews in Alabama next week."It's been a real rollercoaster for...

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05/15/12 San Francisco Giants Trade Options: Ranking Their 4... Source: Bleacher Report The San Francisco Giants bullpen had been suspect at times this season, but they have turned it on as of late and done a brilliant job preserving the lead when the Giants have it late in games.
05/05/12 Santiago Casilla is having an outstanding year so far... Source: San Francisco Giants Locker 31-year old righty reliever Santiago Casilla has replaced the injured Brian Wilson as the Giants' closer and he is looking outstanding in his new role.
04/28/12 Casilla Is the New Closer by the Bay Source: Bats - The New York Times The San Francisco Giants drafted Brian Wilson in the 24th round in 2003, knowing his elbow was damaged.
04/26/12 Giants' Casilla confidently shuts door on Reds Source: San Francisco Chronicle - San Francisco CA Cincinnati -- - As badly as the Giants have played at Great American Ball Park, nobody could be faulted for expecting the Reds to deliver a comeback of their own in the ninth inning against Santiago Casilla.
04/23/12 Brandon League: Will Red Sox, Giants Make a Run at... Source: Bleacher Report Prior to the 2012 season, Seattle Mariners closer Brandon League was being shopped and many teams took interest.