PT TODAY: Chapman regains Yankees' closer job

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Yankees | Aroldis Chapman closes it out
New York Yankees LHP Aroldis Chapman notched his 17th save of the season Saturday, Sept. 9, against the Texas Rangers, his first save since August 15.  Source: ESPN.com
 
BHQ take: Yankee manager Joe Girardi announced before the start of the Sept. 9 game that Chapman was returning to the closer role, and the team gave him a ninth-inning lead to protect for his first save since Aug. 15. He impressed Girardi during his last two outings (four K in two IP), while Dellin Betances was giving up runs in three of his last four appearances, including a blown save and loss...

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