11/5Jays Journal: Bullpen: Locked and Loaded: If you never watched hockey or soccer, or are a casual fan of either sport, it’s easy to look at those sports and think if a...
9/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Sergio Santos immersed in rehab: Toronto Blue Jays RP Sergio Santos (shoulder) has been rehabbing three days a week, doing strengthening and range-of-motion exercises,...[+] but he has yet to throw. He is on schedule to resume throwing in early December, and the team remains hopeful that he'll be ready for spring training next year.
8/16Baseballhotcorner.com: The Walking Wounded: The Toronto Blue Jays entered the start of the 2012 baseball season full of promise and optimism. The Blue Jays posted a franchise...
7/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Sergio Santos to have surgeryToronto Blue Jays RP Sergio Santos (shoulder) will undergo season-ending surgery Tuesday, July 24....[+]Toronto Blue Jays RP Sergio Santos (shoulder) will undergo season-ending surgery Tuesday, July 24.
7/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Sergio Santos to throw bullpen session Saturday: Toronto Blue Jays RP Sergio Santos (shoulder) threw a bullpen session at the team's spring training facility in Dunedin, Fla....[+] Thursday, July 12, and will throw again Saturday, July 14.
7/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Sergio Santos might throw from mound soon: Toronto Blue Jays RP Sergio Santos (shoulder) has increased his throwing intensity and might get back on the mound this weekend...[+] or early next week.
News -- June 2012
6/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Sergio Santos moved to 60-day DLThe Toronto Blue Jays have transferred RP Sergio Santos (shoulder) to the 60-day disabled list....[+]The Toronto Blue Jays have transferred RP Sergio Santos (shoulder) to the 60-day disabled list.
6/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Sergio Santos throwing long toss again: Toronto Blue Jays manager John Farrell said RP Sergio Santos (shoulder) has resumed throwing long toss but there is no timetable...[+] for when he will throw off a mound again.
6/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Sergio Santos suffered setback: Toronto Blue Jays CL Sergio Santos (shoulder) suffered a setback last week when he felt renewed discomfort in his right shoulder....[+] He had his bullpen session canceled Saturday, June 9.
6/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Sergio Santos throws off mound: Toronto Blue Jays RP Sergio Santos (shoulder) threw off a mound Wednesday, June 6. The team is not allowing him to throw sliders...[+] until his builds more arm strength.
6/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Sergio Santos throws bullpen session: Toronto Blue Jays RP Sergio Santos (shoulder) threw 25 pitches in a 'controlled bullpen' session Friday, June 1, according to...[+] manager John Farrell. The skipper said it is unlikely Santos will face live hitters for at least one more week. Santos will throw again Monday, June 4.
5/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Sergio Santos has not thrown off mound: Toronto Blue Jays RP Sergio Santos (shoulder) has not been able to throw off a mound at this point but the team is hoping he will...[+] be able to at some point this week. He will have to throw at least four or five bullpen sessions before he starts a rehab assignment.
5/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Sergio Santos hopes to extend long toss: Toronto Blue Jays RP Sergio Santos (shoulder) has been throwing 120 feet but hopes to be able to throw from around 250 feet by...[+] the end of the week. Santos would pitch off a mound a few times if the long toss is successful and then would start a rehab assignment.
5/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Sergio Santos throws: Toronto Blue Jays RP Sergio Santos (shoulder) threw from 90 feet in Florida Monday, May 14, and his next step will be to stretch...[+] it out to 120-150 feet. There is no timetable for his return.
5/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Sergio Santos to rehab in Dunedin: Toronto Blue Jays RP Sergio Santos (groin) will remain with the team through its current West Coast road trip before heading to...[+] Class A Dunedin to begin a minor-league rehab assignment.
5/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Sergio Santos update: Toronto Blue Jays CL Sergio Santos (shoulder) is expected to resume throwing Tuesday, May 8, and hopes to return within two to...[+] three weeks.
4/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Sergio Santos out at least four weeks: Updating previous reports, Toronto Blue Jays CL Sergio Santos (shoulder) will be out at least four weeks with right shoulder inflammation....[+]
4/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Sergio Santos update: Updating previous reports, Toronto Blue Jays CL Sergio Santos (shoulder) had an MRI reveal no structural damage in his right shoulder....[+] He won't throw for 10-14 days and will be evaluated at that time.
4/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Sergio Santos earns save: Toronto Blue Jays RP Sergio Santos allowed one run on two hits in one inning against the Kansas City Royals Friday, April 20,...[+] but was able to pick up his second save of the season.
4/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Aaron Laffey will be optioned: Toronto Blue Jays P Aaron Laffey will be optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas Sunday, April 15, when RP Sergio Santos returns from paternity...[+] leave.
4/12SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 4/12:
0-6 to start 2011. 1-5 to start 2012.
One year removed from one of the worst starts in franchise history, the Boston Red Sox...
4/12SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 4/12:
0-6 to start 2011. 1-5 to start 2012.
One year removed from one of the worst starts in franchise history, the Boston Red Sox...
4/10SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 4/10:
Well we now know that the Boston Red Sox won't match their 0-6 start from the 2011 season after rallying for a 4-2 win over...
4/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Sergio Santos to leave team: Toronto Blue Jays RP Sergio Santos will leave the team after their game Wednesday, April 11, to attend the birth of his third...[+] child Thursday, April 12. Santos will rejoin the team Saturday, April 14.
4/10SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 4/10:
Well we now know that the Boston Red Sox won't match their 0-6 start from the 2011 season after rallying for a 4-2 win over...
4/9Fragile Freddy's: Perspective: I'd prefer not to come home 0-6 thisthis year boys.With the Sox 0-3 panic can easily settle in. There are many reasons to...
3/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Sergio Santos continues to work on changeup: Toronto Blue Jays RP Sergio Santos will return to Grapefruit League action Saturday, March 24, after pitching in minor league...[+] games to refine his new changeup. 'One was just getting more frequent use with it,' manager John Farrell said. 'There has been a slight adjustment in his handset, in the set position, that has allowed him to get his hand out of his glove a little bit quicker, that's where some of the repeated bullpens helped solidify that a little bit more.'
3/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Blue Jays | Sergio Santos working on changeupToronto Blue Jays CL Sergio Santos has been refining his changeup in side sessions as opposed to games this spring....[+]Toronto Blue Jays CL Sergio Santos has been refining his changeup in side sessions as opposed to games this spring.
1/25House of the Bluebird: The Super Bullpen: What's that on the field a catcher an outfielder, no it's the Super BullpenYesterday the Blue Jays signed former closer (not that...
1/24Baseball Musings: Cordero Changes Colors: Former Reds closer Francisco Cordero agrees to be the setup man for the Blue Jays: The deal is for just one year– no option,...
1/22i70baseball.com: Breaking Good: The unbalanced schedule means that the Kansas City Royals will play 72 of their 162 games against the Central Division. Just how...
1/11The Daily Catch: Reds Sign Ryan Madson: This article is courtesy of our friends at Brotherly Glove Written by: Eric Seidman Pitchers and catchers report in about five...
12/27MLBTradeRumors: The 80-89 Win Club: Approximately one quarter of the teams in baseball won between 80 and 89 games last year. None of the seven clubs made the playoffs,...
12/26YankeeAnalysts.com: Wants and Needs: It’s the holiday season, so of course gifts are on our mind. While we may celebrate different holidays and give/receive...
12/19MLBTradeRumors: Sitting Out Free Agency: Four teams have yet to sign a free agent to a Major League deal, according to our free agent tracker: the Braves, Astros, Athletics,...
12/8MLBTradeRumors: Winter Meetings In Review: MLBTR's 24-hour coverage of the the Winter Meetings comes to a close tonight, as most team executives, agents, and reporters catch...
10/1Southside Showdown: KW Locks in Santos: Sergio Santos, one of the few bright spots for a mess of a White Sox team this season, received a big payday on Friday. General...
9/27Roto Think Tank: End of the Line: The drama in my A.L.-only home league will never end.But that's not true. It either ends tomorrow night or Thursday night....
8/17B-R Blog: Perfect in Extra-Inning Games: This season the Dodgers have played in only 6 extra-inning games, but have won them all. Since 1901, only 3 teams have gone...
7/30SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 7/30: Sometimes in baseball, one key moment can change the momentum during a game. Well that's exactly what happened to the Boston Red...
7/30SOX & Dawgs: Red Sox News & Notes - 7/30: Sometimes in baseball, one key moment can change the momentum during a game. Well that's exactly what happened to the Boston Red...
7/21Baseball Musings: Walk Off Wild Pitch: A pitching duel between the White Sox and the Royals ends when Sergio Santos uncorks a wild pitch with two out and runners on...
6/7MLB Dirt: Boxscore: Game 60: Yes, there was a sort of game on yesterday. Yes, we may have had a shot to win it. But I think even the Mariner hitters were distracted...
6/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Sergio Santos grabs another save: Chicago White Sox RP Sergio Santos recorded his ninth save in 10 chances versus the Boston Red Sox Wednesday, June 1. He struck...[+] out one in the 12-pitch outing.
5/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Six-man rotation depends on Tony Pena?: Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said Saturday, May 28, that a six-man rotation would remain if he could depend on RP Tony...[+] Pena in late-inning setup situations. 'Right now, we're a little confused,' Guillen said. 'We're very confused. The six-man rotation puts a lot of load on (RP Jesse Crain). 'If Pena goes out there and does what he should do, I don't mind staying in a six-man rotation. We even talk about leaving it like that, but my worry is how much Crain will work. He's the only righty we have with (RP Sergio Santos). I use Santos as closer, there is a very big gap out there to cover.'
5/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Sergio Santos picks up save: Chicago White Sox RP Sergio Santos pitched a scoreless ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays Thursday, May 26, to pick up...[+] his eight save of the season.
5/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Sergio Santos suffers loss Friday: Chicago White Sox RP Sergio Santos (2-1) allowed four runs on five hits over 1 1/3 innings in a loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers...[+] Friday, May 20, with one walk and two strikeouts. It was also his first blown save of the season. Entering the game, Santos had not allowed a run in 20 innings and had earned six consecutive saves.
5/18Baseball Reality Tour: MLB Bullpen Rankings: In February, we judged every Major League bullpen from the micro perspective. We looked at individual player stats like FIP (Fielding...
5/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Sergio Santos posts sixth save: Chicago White Sox RP Sergio Santos worked a perfect ninth inning Tuesday, May 17, against the Texas Rangers for his sixth save...[+] in as many opportunities. He has not allowed an earned run in 20 innings over 16 relief appearances, and he lowered his WHIP to 0.85.
5/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Sergio Santos earns fifth save: Chicago White Sox RP Sergio Santos allowed two walks in a scoreless ninth inning Sunday, May 15, against the Oakland Athletics....[+] He managed to get just 11 of his 22 pitches over for strikes, but he ended up nailing down his fifth save. He extended his scoreless streak to 19 innings.
5/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Sergio Santos answers the call: Chicago White Sox RP Sergio Santos worked a 1-2-3 ninth inning to nail down his fourth save of the season against the Oakland...[+] Athletics Friday, May 13.
5/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Sergio Santos scoreless again: Chicago White Sox RP Sergio Santos allowed one hit over two innings in his 13th straight scoreless appearance to start the season....[+] He picked up his second victory Thursday, May 12.
5/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Won't commit to Sergio Santos: Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said he isn't ready to commit to RP Sergio Santos as his closer, but he said he deserves...[+] to be out there in the ninth inning.
5/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Sergio Santos earns third save: Chicago White Sox RP Sergio Santos came on for an erratic RP Chris Sale Monday, May 2, against the Baltimore Orioles for a one-out...[+] save, his third of the season. He struck out the only batter he faced on six pitches.
4/28MLB Fantasy Recon: Updated Closer Report: Storen should be considered top 10 from here outMike Gianella over at The Roto Think Tank brings us update AL and NL Closer Reports...
4/27MLB Fantasy Recon: Updated Closer Report: Drew you trust Storen?The changes keep coming for 9th inning duty in the majors as it appears Sergio Santos may be pulling away...
4/27My Pinstripes: Who's Sori Now?: Rafael Soriano is lucky in one regard. More people are talking about the White Sox Brent Lillibridge this morning after the...
4/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Sergio Santos picks up second save: Chicago White Sox RP Sergio Santos picked up a six-pitch, two-out save Tuesday, April 26, against the New York Yankees. Santos...[+] was helped out by a tremendous catch in the outfield by 2B Brent Lillibridge. 'I haven't felt that alive in a long time, just the adrenaline,' Santos said. 'For him to make two huge plays back-to-back, just, it's nice that things are finally going out way, especially in the ninth inning because we had bad luck at home.'
4/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Not settled on Sergio SantosChicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen has not settled on RP Sergio Santos as his primary closer....[+]Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen has not settled on RP Sergio Santos as his primary closer.
4/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Sergio Santos might continue to see save opsChicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen hinted that RP Sergio Santos may continue to see save chances....[+]Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen hinted that RP Sergio Santos may continue to see save chances.
4/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Sergio Santos picks up save: Chicago White Sox RP Sergio Santos pitched 1 1/3 innings to get the save against the New York Yankees Monday, April 25. RP Chris...[+] Sale got the first two outs of the eighth inning.
4/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Sergio Santos could be used in closer role: Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen stated that he won't be afraid to use RP Sergio Santos to close out a game over the weekend...[+] with the Detroit Tigers featuring plenty of right-handed sticks in their lineup, according to the Chicago Tribune's Mark Gonzales.
4/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Sergio Santos could receive save chances: Chicago White Sox RP Sergio Santos could see save opportunities in the near future because he has not allowed a run in five appearances...[+] this season, reports Mark Gonzales, of the Chicago Tribune.
4/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Chris Sale, Sergio Santos unavailable: Chicago White Sox RPs Chris Sale and Sergio Santos are not available to pitch Wednesday, April 13, according to Scott Merkin of...[+] MLB.com.
4/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Matt Thornton won't see as many save opps: Chicago White Sox RP Matt Thornton will still see save chances in the team's bullpen, but manager Ozzie Guillen isn't saying that...[+] he will see the majority of the save opportunities anymore, according to ESPNChicago.com's Doug Padilla. 'The closer situation: Whoever is going to be out there is the closer,' Guillen said. 'I don't want to come here every day and explain to you guys if (Thornton) is a guy I still believe in. Yes, I still believe in him. I still have a lot of faith. I think he can do the job. In the meanwhile it's my job to win games and I will put the guys in there who can do the job on that particular day.' RPs Jesse Crain, Chris Sale and Sergio Santos will also see some save chances.
4/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Intend to use closer by committee: Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said Sunday, April 10, that he intends on using a closer-by-committee approach, reports...[+] Kevin Allen, of ESPNChicago.com. RP Matt Thornton, named as closer in the spring, has blown two of his first three save chances. 'I've got three or four guys who can close,' Guillen said. 'I got (RP Jesse Crain), (RP Chris Sale), (RP Sergio Santos) and Thornton that can close the game. Don't be surprised if you see one of those guys.'
4/10Baseball Moves: Waiver Mavens – Week 2: Now that awkward week 1 is coming to a close, let’s dive right into the first normal waiver mavens article this year! Closer...
3/8MLBTradeRumors: March Trading: March trading typically involves out of options players, former top prospects, and spare parts, but these players can have a major...
2/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Four in the mix for closer: Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said RPs Matt Thornton, Chris Sale, Jesse Crain and Sergio Santos are in the mix for the...[+] closer job, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
2/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | 17 players signed to one-year deals: The Chicago White Sox have signed Ps Anthony Carter, Kyle Cofield, Freddy Dolsi, Lucas Harrell, Gregory Infante, Nate Jones, Jeff...[+] Marquez, Jhonny Nunez, Chris Sale and Sergio Santos, C Tyler Flowers, IFs Gordon Beckham, Eduardo Escobar, Brent Lillibridge and Brent Morel and OFs Alejandro De Aza and Stefan Gartrell to one-year contracts, according to The Associated Press.
2/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Pitching schedule set for Tuesday: Chicago White Sox Ps Chris Sale, Jesse Crain, Phil Humber, Matt Thornton, Sergio Santos and Josh Kinney will work in relief in...[+] the Cactus League game Tuesday, March 1, against the Milwaukee Brewers, reports Scott Merkin, of MLB.com.
2/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Ozzie Guillen likes Matt Thornton as closer: Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen thinks it would be 'a great scenario' for the team if RP Matt Thornton is the closer this...[+] year, according to ESPNChicago.com's Doug Padilla. RP Chris Sale could be up for the role if he outperforms everyone this spring, but as of now, the team is keeping modest expectations on him. RPs Sergio Santos and Jesse Crain could also be in the mix. 'I don't think I have to prove myself, I've done it for numerous years in a row,' Thornton said. 'At the same time, I can't go out during spring training and give up a five spot every time I'm on the mound. It's disrespectful to the rest of the team if I'm not prepared and ready to go and I can't get the job done here. I'm not saying if I give up a run I lose my job or I'm throwing long relief. I just want to show I'm prepared and ready to go and I'm healthy.'
12/22Call to the Pen: Crain the Closer: The White Sox recently inked reliever Jesse Crain to a three-year, $13 million deal. In an interview with Joe Crowley of the...
7/24Caught Looking: Relievers with no record: While sifting through some trade rumors tonight, I came across one where the Giants are interested in Orioles reliever Will Ohman....
7/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Open closing options: Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said the team's options at closer are open and no longer exclusively RP Bobby Jenks, the...[+] Chicago Tribune's Mark Gonzales reports.
5/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Sergio Santos continues strong pitching: Chicago White Sox RP Sergio Santos pitched a scoreless eighth inning Saturday, May 22, reports The Associated Press. Santos has...[+] not allowed a run in 16 of his 17 appearances this season.
5/12B-R Blog: Remaining relievers with a 0.00 ERA: Here are the remaining 6 players with a 0.00 ERA this season (through yesterday's games) with a minimum of 10 games:
Rk
Player
ERA
G
Age
Tm
GS
GF
W
L
W-L%
SV
IP
H
R
ER
BB
SO
ERA+
1
Andrew...
5/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Sergio Santos' scoreless streak stopped Saturday: Chicago White Sox RP Sergio Santos allowed a ninth-inning run against the Toronto Blue Jays Saturday, May 8, following 12 consecutive...[+] scoreless outings to begin his major league career, according to The Associated Press.
5/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Sergio Santos yet to allow a run: Chicago White Sox RP Sergio Santos pitched a scoreless eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays Thursday, May 6, and has yet...[+] to allow a run in his first 12 outings, according to The Associated Press.
News -- April 2010
4/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: White Sox | Sergio Santos staying in pen: Chicago White Sox RP Sergio Santos said he has no plans to become a starter even though he has three above-average pitches, according...[+] to the Chicago Sun-Times. The team plans to use him and his 98 mph fastball in a role in the back end of the bullpen.