PT TOMORROW: AL East—Mychal for saves in BAL? It's not a Given(s)
Aug 6 2018
As noted in Playing Time Today, the exodus of Zach Britton (LHP, NYY) and Brad Brach (RHP, ATL) has left Mychal Givens (RHP, BAL) with the inside track to ninth-inning opportunities in Baltimore (such that they are). Givens’ work of late (5.2 IP, 6 ER, 10 H, 3 BB, 6 K in last seven appearances) casts some doubt on whether Givens can rise to the occasion.
Analyst Matt Dodge mentioned Mike Wright (RHP, BAL) as another possibility due to the “small fire” he had put out on July 29. However, Wright has never exhibited skills—either as a starter or reliever—that say he will be able to get outs consistently, and he has followed up that July 29 appearance by giving up a home run while getting one out August 1 and yielding...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Tomorrow
For the NL West this week, we take a close look at Randy Vásquez's velocity changes, a looming pitching surprise in Arizona, and playing time outlooks for young guys trying to make a name for themselves.
Apr 4 2026 3:07am
Apr 4 2026 3:07am
News and notes from around the NL Central
Apr 3 2026 3:05am
Apr 3 2026 3:05am
CJ Kayfus had a bad night in left field on Sunday. Could it hurt his playing time going forward? Plus, a look at early lineups in CHW and DET, the closer situation in KC, and positional flexibility for the Twins C.J. Culpepper.
Apr 2 2026 3:05am
Apr 2 2026 3:05am
With Bryan Abreu's early season struggles, is there a change to be made at closer in Houston?
Apr 1 2026 3:05am
Apr 1 2026 3:05am
Jesús Sánchez (pictured) and Nathan Lukes are jockeying for at-bats in left field for Toronto. Plus, more fallout from the first weekend of action in 2026.
Mar 31 2026 3:05am
Mar 31 2026 3:05am
