Baseball Chatter 05/17

Zack Greinke is 4-0 with a 2.98 ERA over his last five starts. The Cubbies do not plan to move Kyle Schwarber down in the order even though he is the worst leadoff batter in MLB. Michael Pineda is 3-1 with a 2.63 ERA over his last six outings.

Baseball Chatter 04/18

Kela came into a non save situation last night and threw his 97 mph fastball for a scoreless ninth inning. GM Jon Daniels says Matt Bush is first in line for saves but the Rangers depend on Bush’s ability to pitch more than an inning if necessary so don’t be quick to assume he will take over as closer long term. The Rangers also have Jeremy Jeffress to close out games.

Baseball Chatter 03/27

Koda Glover is reportedly likely to win their closer job. Reportedly likely? Come on now. That means nothing by the way. Maybe Glover will be named the Nats closer, and maybe he won’t. Here is what Dusty Baker said on Saturday.