PT TODAY: Madson moves in on save chances in OAK

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Athletics | Another save for Ryan Madson
Oakland Athletics RP Ryan Madson picked up his fourth save in as many chances, allowing one hits in a scoreless ninth inning in a 3-2 win over the Kansas City Royals Sunday, April 17.  Source: The Associated Press
 
BHQ take: This has gone from an isolated occurrence to a real trend. Madson has four saves and bullpen compatriot Sean Doolittle, the erstwhile closer, only one. OAK manager Bob Melvin says the closer situation is "fluid," with Doolittle and Madson continuing to get save chances depending on match-ups and usage. For now, we're assuming a near-even split in...

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