Jazz Chisolm was electrifying before he, too, hit IL. CS Media Limited All Rights Reserved. The only thing that Philadelphia should be looking to. 6/4: We thought Mike Matheny would make it easy, but then we forgot it's the 2021 baseball season and nothing is easy. Check it out and good luck in the fantasy finals! The Phillies grabbed a lead against Jacob deGrom and took it into the ninth inning. The bullpen has been up and down, but one has to believe Devin Williams will figure it out. Of course, the Phillies have collectively blown these saves; its truly a team effort. We cannot speak highly enough about what the Kansas City Royals have done thus far. It places even lower in key categories such as on-base percentage, home runs and OPS+. But the Royals are winning. On Monday night, 7/26: The Giants (somewhat surprisingly) had two save opportunities this weekend against the Dodgers. MLB2021 PITCHING STATS - WINS MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PITCHING STATS BATTING BATTING II BATTING RATIOS PITCHING PITCHING II PITCHING RATIOS PITCHING MATCHUPS FIELDING FIELDING II 2021 2023 2022. Naturally, the Reds then took two of three from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Not at all in terms of talented arms available, but in terms of who would fill each role. While fellow trade piece Kyle Gibson has been a stabilizing force in the Phillies rotation, Kennedy has collapsed since being sent here from Texas. Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski overhauled his bullpen with trades (Jos Alvarado and Sam Coonrod) and free-agent signings (Archie Bradley and Brandon Kintzler) over the winter, though they haven't made much of a difference. Jack Flaherty has looked really good since his Opening Day meltdown. Still, Toronto is right in the thick of things in the AL East. They have led MLB in this embarrassing metric for. Alex Kirilloff has a pair of early homers, but also boasts a .194 OBP. Monday's meltdown happened after a weekend series in which Philadelphia's bullpen blew multiple leads against the Mets, and even allowed runs in the games they closed out. For example, if you're up 2-1 in the seventh. Marcell Ozuna, Dansby Swanson and Travis d'Arnaud have struggled, while the bullpen has been a sticking point. The Red Sox are atop the AL East and had the fifth-best run differential in baseball entering Saturday's games. Chicago opened the season at 6-8. All Rights Reserved. Zack Wheeler had a 3.11 ERA in his first five starts. They rank just 14th in the American League in OPS and eighth in ERA. Kyle Seager is busting out, plus Kyle Lewis is back. 7/28: More injuries in the Pirates bullpen have led to. The Washington Nationals came into Saturday's game with the worst run differential in the NL. That group ranks second in xFIP, with Mark Melancon looking like the bargain of the offseason and lefties Tim Hill and Drew Pomeranz offering legitimate strikeout stuff from that side of the rubber. JONATHAN LOISIGA, NEW YORK YANKEES (AGE: 28, PREVIOUS RANK: 43) The normally solid Yankees middle reliever had an uncharacteristically bad season on the surface; his K rate was a career-worst 6.94 with a high walk rate 3.56/9 en route to a 4.13 ERA over 48 innings in 2022. Not really a news update but fantasy managers in holds leagues can take a look at most of the guys in the Orioles bullpen and get some value. 5/18: Maybe the Tigers bullpen situation has finally figured itself out? 8/2: While it wasn't a save situation, it should be noted that, 8/2: Orioles skipper Brandon Hyde said that, 7/28: The Cubs know they're going to trade closer. All-time blown saves leader Goose Gossage blew 112 saves in his 22-year career. And then your RP allowed the tying run, that will be counted as a blown save. But at least veterans like Jesus Aguilar and Corey Dickerson are giving Miami some production. Newcomers Alex Cobb and Jose Quintana havent been effective, nor has 25-year-old Griffin Canning. The Phillies have blown seven saves in their last six games, and they've blown 21 saves overall. Seattle sent, 8/31: There are sure to be several changes coming throughout the day as the trade deadline approaches, but for now, the Orioles are giving. The most dramatic moment of the new pitch clock era arrived on the first full day of spring games, and in the most dramatic scenario possible. In the top of the ninth, Ian Kennedy gave up a home run to Matt Duffy for blown save #32. While preseason chatter made it sound like, 4/1: More Opening Day bullpen news: The Cardinals are expected to go with, 4/1: Some Opening Day bad news for Oakland as the A's had to place closer, 3/31: The Phillies have an official closer, as manager Joe Girardi announced that, 3/29 The news got worse for the Rangers, as, 3/29: Good news from an AL East bullpen for a change: Red Sox reliever. Not only do the Detroit Tigers have the worst record in baseball. It was the first time in MLB that both teams had scored in the seventh, eighth, ninth, 10th and 11th innings of a game. On Wednesday night, the Phillies blew their 31st and 32nd saves of the season. Nearly every arm has produced good results, and Aroldis Chapman has 20(!) Jake Brentz gives the team a quality lefty. All in all, an average start for Philadelphia. Genesis Cabrera has a 2.92 ERA, but a 3.70xERA. 4/11: Looks like there was never anything to worry about in the Dodgers bullpen. Meanwhile, JT Brubaker (2.63 ERA) and Tyler Anderson (3.38 ERA) are holding down the top of the rotation. For one thing, a blown save doesnt necessarily mean a loss, and I think that bears repeating. It wasnt. Darvish and Musgrove have been really good, and Snell has pitched decently aside from a forgettable start against the Pittsburgh Pirates in his third outing. But one might expect L.A. to be better in both categories. Top prospect Wander Franco might not be all that far away given just how poorly Willy Adames fared in the first month. Thats still not great, but its a significantly lower number than 34. When seeking hitters who can help your fantasy team's batting average, look for batters with high contact rates and a high number of at-bats. The bullpen has been equally good, with Rule 5 draft pick Garrett Whitlock and closer Matt Barnes showing dominant stuff early. The return of Kwang Hyun Kim and Johan Oveidos effectiveness suddenly gives the Redbirds some depth, even with Adam Wainwright on the COIVD list. We have to start with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladdy has stopped pounding the ball into the ground and, as a result, is realizing his immense potential. Oakland has slowed a bit in its past few games with the lineup struggling to produce runs. StephenStrasburg's timelineis still a bit unclear, and Patrick Corbin has been all over the place in terms of effectiveness. For now, the Cardinals will go with a committee, but, 8/4: Astros manager Dusty Baker said about closer, 8/2: Big shake up in the Colorado bullpen, as. The Marlins deserve credit for how they've battled thus far. Gambling problem? Note: You are reading this message either because you do not have a standards-compliant browser, or because you can not see our css files. Stay on top of it all as playoffs start in some leagues this week! The thing is, its a lot harder to secure a save when youre working with a one-run lead as opposed to a multi-run lead. Perhaps most importantly, the rotation arms have really rebounded. But the Bucs finished April at 12-13. 3/18: The Braves played the role of mystery team and signed, 3/17: The Cubs continued adding to their bullpen, signing, 3/17: The Angels have added two arms to their bullpen, agreeing to terms with both. New closers in San Diego, Kansas City, and Toronto. Get the latest fantasy news, stats, and injury updates for Arizona Diamondbacks RP Cole Sulser from CBS Sports 4/4: The Rays bullpen was another that had some usage question marks heading into the season, but in their opening series against the Marlins, 4/4: The Orioles are 3-0! The bullpen is pretty horrendous, however. What a strange season it's been for the Toronto Blue Jays. Another interesting tidbit: the Dodgers are 4-6 in one-run games and 1-3 in extra-inning games. Production will likely define just how long Kansas City can stay in playoff contention. The Brewers are also rank 27th in strikeouts. The rotation is still terrific, but the bullpen has been prone to some inconsistency. There just isn't much other production there. The bad news is the Phillies bullpen is still among the least-reliable units in baseball, and that has been especially true the last few days. It's also important to remember the Astros had a number of guys hit the COVID-19 IL. But it's the nature of the losses and the individuals who are struggling that make this grade what it is. 8/30: The Mariners and Padres completed a seven-player trade with some bullpen arms involved. In recasting the bullpen last winter, the Phillies prioritized velocity and experience, two qualities that were badly lacking in 2020. Ian Kennedy, acquired at the trade deadline, has three of the Phillies' MLB-high 32 blown saves going into Friday's game. 9/16: Yankees relievers had a chance to take over for a struggling, 8/31: Just about a month ago, the Blue Jays traded for, 8/30: All of the predictive metrics finally caught up to Cardinals closer. (Almost) everything is still subject to change between now and Opening Day, of course. 8/1: Roberto Osuna had to be removed from a save situation due to an injury later reported to be "discomfort" in his throwing arm. Last year, when the Phillies led the league with 14 blown saves in only 60 games played (a 38 blown save pace), they also ranked fourth in the NL in runs scored. 5/17: The mess continues in Cincinnati's bullpen, but it looks like. Read more YONG KIM / Staff Photographer. 7/30: While a few bullpens are still uncertain and we may need to wait a few games to see how pitchers are used, all depth charts have been updated at least to what we know right now. But I do think the narrative about the Phillies bullpen letting them down once again has been, well, overblown. Anthony DeSclafani had a 1.50 ERA in his first five starts. Feliz, who was pitching in his first MLB game since 2017, got two outs and was charged with three runs. The young third baseman may be key to the Phillies offense becoming truly elite. Get the latest fantasy news, stats, and injury updates for Arizona Diamondbacks RP Jeurys Familia from CBS Sports The bullpen didnt totally implode. Los Angeles ranks dead last in the majors in ERA despite a relief group that has shown good promise. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. The most blown saves in MLB last year was the Giants with 30. Trey Mancini is tied for the team lead in RBI (17) in his bid for American League Comeback Player of the Year. Guerrero came into Saturday's game slashing .350/.490/.663 with seven homers and 20 RBI. On Saturday, for example, Girardi pulled starter Zach Eflin after only 82 pitches, and he used one of his most reliable relievers (Connor Brogdon) to get one out. But the Phillies desperately need to find someone to hold down the No. Two crushing losses, one month apart to the team that the Phillies currently trail in the standings. Oakland began the year 1-7, only to go 15-4 in its next 19 games heading into Saturday. Nevertheless, it wasnt really blown saves that ruined the Phillies season so much as just, well, losing. Let me make one thing clear: 34 blown saves in a season is bad. Miguel Sano had a .555 OPS before hitting IL. A blown save involves the offense giving the team a lead and a relief pitcher giving that lead back to the other team. 9/30: With Kimbrel removed from the closer's role, 9/30: The Cubs looked like they were starting to lean on, 9/23: Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said closer, 9/21: Miami hasn't offered up many save chances of late but, 8/22: The Phillies saw two of their top relievers land on the IL, with closer, 8/15: The Philadelphia Phillies placed reliever, 8/12: The Seattle Mariners DFA'd relief pitcher. 5/30: The best reliever in baseball so far this season. The Padres and Twins agreed to a deal that will send, 4/3: Baseball GMs work on Sundays. Colorado also has five blown saves. 7/13: Happy All Star Game to those who celebrate! (2021 Getty Images) Avila has. Jean Segura had been hitting (.333 BA) before hitting IL. Not too much ninth inning movement, but some setup guys have swapped roles. MLB Leaders: Blown Saves. The Miami Marlins' arms provide a wonderful foundation. As a condition of using this website, you agree to hold the owner of this website harmless from any claims arising from your use of any services on any third party website that may be featured by Covers. Bullpen arms with elite ratios will be relied upon heavily, especially for those in Holds (HLD) leagues or Saves+Holds leagues (SV+HLD)formats. But no matter what they did or which relievers they acquired, they figured they would be better at guarding late leads this season because, well, they couldnt be worse. Braves stats. 5/5: The closest thing the Tampa Bay Rays have had to a solidified closer in a long time has been, 5/4: He wasn't closing, but Cardinals reliever, 4/28: While the Tigers bullpen still seems like one best left alone for now, it's worth noting that, 4/25: The Dodgers bullpen took a bit of a hit this weekend, as, 4/22: The Cincinnati bullpen was supposed to be led by. For now. John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia notes that is the most blown saves through 76 games in history. Lee Smith, [6] Francisco Rodrguez, [7] John Franco, [8] and Billy Wagner [9] are the only other pitchers to save more than 400 games in their careers. MLB MLB Report Card Grades for All 30 Teams Early in 2021 Martin Fenn May 2, 2021 Jed Jacobsohn/Associated Press We are already one month through the 2021 MLB season. Therefore a blown save could happen before the 9th or after the 9th. DJ LeMahieu isn't slugging, but he's hitting all the same. The Red Sox had the third-most blown saves in the American League with 28 in 67 opportunities. They just need to provide the offense opportunities to win. They also have the eighth highest opponent's batting average (.247) and fifth highest opponent's slugging percentage (.422). It hurts.. Odds & lines subject to change. Welcome to 2023, where baseball's new rules designed to improve pace of play are coming fast at everyone, particularly the players. It is your sole responsibility to understand your local laws and observe them strictly. All of Chris Bassitt, Sean Manaea and Cole Irvin have sub-4.00 ERAs. It is still likely to be out of sorts so long as Dick Monfort owns the club. Tampa Bay's rotation is likely to become increasingly dependent on the development of young arms like Josh Fleming, Luis Patino and Shane McClanahan. Here's a few that are especially costly. They also have been shut out five times. When a save situation finally came around, though, Seattle gave the ball to, 7/26: Some interesting bullpen usage last night, as, 7/23: A couple of bits of good news in the Phillies bullpen, as, 7/22: More mess in the Mariners bullpen, as, 7/21: Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that, 7/21: Just as the Cardinals bullpen seemed to be settling down, manager Mike Schildt announced that lefty, 7/20: The Astros bullpen has been downgraded to, 7/19: Astros manager Dusty Baker said that he is "not sure" if closer, 7/17: Pirates manager Derek Shelton said that he plans to mix and match for his closer's role while, 7/16: The Royals and Padres have agreed to a trade that will send, 7/8: Cardinals presidentJohn Mozeliak was asked about his team's closer role and the first person he mentioned was, 7/7: The Baltimore bullpen looks like it could be a committee between. Tyler Mahle has been terrific. EAST HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) - Outside a building on East 126th Street in East Harlem, one of two safe injection sites in New York City, Ryan R. confirmed he has found Xylazine, known as 't The Phillies bullpen blew 34 saves this season. Aroldis Chapman has blown three saves, given up five home runs, and pitched to a 12.66 ERA since June 10th after going 23 appearances of 0.39 ERA relief in which he surrendered only one long. Still, there are big positives. He's not expected back until mid-season, putting yet another question mark into the Rays bullpen. How many games did Mariano Rivera save in his career? 8/1: The Marlins and Orioles made a trade, with, 8/1: The Royals bullpen looks like an all-out committee, we'll say. Some teams may have competition or unsettled closers to start the season including the Orioles, Tigers, Rangers, Braves, Cubs, Giants and more. If everybody is healthy, the Phils should score a ton of runs. L.A.'s relievers rank 14th inxFIP. This was one month before Washington traded one-third of its roster at the deadline, one night after Girardi accused Max Scherzer of cheating and Scherzer nearly undressed on the mound. 8/23: The Pirates hadn't had a single save chance since they traded. you would be correct. Kevin Gausman is putting his splitter to good use and appears to have the makings of a frontline guy. DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/1/23): NBA DFS Lineups, Breakout Starting Pitchers Who'll Be Even Better for 2023 Fantasy Baseball, DraftKings PGA DFS Lineup Picks - The Arnold Palmer Invitational Golf Advice (2023), Updated 2023 Rankings for Roto Leagues - Oneil Cruz, Corbin Carroll, Vinnie Pasquantino, Gunnar Henderson, Triston McKenzie, George Kirby, Horse For The Course: PGA DFS Course History - 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational, Starting Pitcher "Stuff" Improvers - The Biggest In-Season Risers, 1/3: Jansen's departure from the Braves opens the door for. However, the Nats need a whole lot more from the offense and bullpen to make substantive gains going forward. The Mariners are getting the most out of finesse guys like Ljay Newsome, Drew Steckenrider, Will Vest and Anthony Misiewicz. Unfortunately, at this point, its not a question ofif the Phillies will tie or break the Rockies MLB record, butwhen. The bar was so low that the grounds crew could use it to drag the infield. Obviously, the offense can never be directly responsible for a blown save. In baseball, a save (abbreviated SV or S) is credited to a pitcher who finishes a game for the winning team under certain prescribed circumstances. San Francisco's rotation leads baseball in ERA and ranks third infWAR. Mike Trout is looking for another MVP, but so is teammate Shohei Ohtani. Last year, when the Phillies led the league with 14 blown saves in only 60 games played (a 38 blown save pace), they also ranked fourth in the NL in runs scored. 4/7: The Cleveland bullpen may be taking shape. Okay, wait. L. Milwaukee ranks last in the NL in OPS and 11th in runs scored. But it's not as if that group has dominated. 9/7: Almost nothing happened in bullpens for several days! Things are that much worse from a pitching perspective. That doesnt mean the bullpen was good this year. Teams' financial records are not made public, but the disparities in payrolls between clubs range wildly: Last season, the Dodgers, Mets and Yankees all had payrolls over $250 million, according . He is almost guaranteed to be an asset at the trade deadline. The rotation, save for Brad Keller, has been surprisingly strong. The franchise has been in a tough spot thanks in part to the maneuverings of former general manager Jeff Bridich, who resigned earlier in the season. 9/21: All bullpens updated for (maybe?) FanGraphs and Baseball Reference have different criteria, the Phillies were 14-13 in games in which they blew a save, Phillies offense key factor in NL East race, Gamethread 2/28: Blue Jays (SS) at Phillies. A.J. He also had more walks (20) than strikeouts (16). Stats are accurate as of May 1. MLB Closer Report - 2023: Glossary. Kolby Allard has looked excellent after being converted to a reliever. The offensive production is disappointing, though, particularly since Harper and Realmuto are both raking. Robbie Ray's 4.80 FIP suggests he has outperformed his 2.78 ERA. The snowballing death toll has pushed lawmakers in Colorado, New Mexico and Nevada to consider joining New York and Rhode Island in allowing what are often called "safe injection sites.". Yes, that run differential is worse (-4) against AL Central contenders like Cleveland and the Chicago White Sox. They ranked 7th in runs score, 9th in batting average, 7th in OBP, 8th in slugging percentage, 7th in OPS, 7th in home runs, 7th in weighted runs created, 7th in wOBA, 9th in wRC+. Eduardo Rodriguez has a 3.52 ERA and 0.87 WHIP in his return from myocarditis. But the Brewers need better efforts especially from guys like Keston Hiura and Avisail Garcia. With Hctor Neris, Bradley, Kennedy, and others eligible for free agency, the Phillies are facing another bullpen remodeling this offseason. Carlos Martinez allowed just six hits and two earned runs across 13.1 innings in his last two starts. L. Losses Credited to the pitcher in the game when his team relinquishes and never regains the lead. There is quite a. Or, maybe L.A. already needs to consider its options for acquiring a starter. I have reported and written about Major League Baseball in Philadelphia, Boston, and now back in Philadelphia since 2006. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Join the Best Live Fantasy Chat Community! In 2021, they averaged just 4.53 runs per game. Offense was supposed to be this teams strength. Wednesdays game was the Phillies fifth of the season in which they blew two saves. Trent Grisham (.894 OPS), Eric Hosmer (team-high 17 RBI) and Wil Myers (.824 OPS) are all producing. The season is still a work in progress, but bullpen depth charts have been updated to reflect a few recent pieces of news, including a few closers landing on the injured list due to positive COVID-19 tests. That's not anything astoundingly bad, especially given the sample sizes. Check them out below. The rotation is full of question marks, and the O's don't score enough. The rotation has been horrendous. But the recent skid drops them from an A-level grade. Tweets by STATS_Insights. The other big boppers have been underwhelming. All 30 teams have things to hang their hats on, while many have evident weaknesses. Carson Kelly has been arguably the best catcher in baseball. There is good news. We'll be keeping an eye on several categories throughout the season, including which bullpens are costing their teams wins. EDIT: Seems like the single season team record is 39 by the 1996 Colorado Rockies. The Arizona Diamondbacks and manager Torey Lovullo deserve a ton of credit for just how competitive they have been. How Gabe Kapler has adjusted his way into NL manager of the year front-runner with Giants, California residents do not sell my data request. Depending on how you define a blown save (apparently there isnt one universal definition FanGraphs and Baseball Reference have different criteria), the Phillies were either tied with the Washington Nationals for the most blown saves in baseball (via FanGraphs) or they were second behind only the Nationals (via Baseball Reference). A top team like the Red Sox had 20, Dodgers had 26. After hitting .217 as a team in 2020 and ranking dead last in combined batting fWAR (-0.2), will this year's Rangers actually be able to hit? With the Braves losing in Colorado, the Phillies had a two-run lead in the eighth inning. Copyright 1995 - 2023 Furthermore and this is really what I came here to say I think the narrative around the blown saves has placed too much blame on the bullpen, when the Phillies offense is just as much to blame for the 34 blown saves this season. No team has more meltdowns than the Phillies, and only the Orioles, Reds, Astros, and Diamondbacks have a worse shutdown/meltdown ratio. Alvarado has 24 walks in 29 innings, Bradley has allowed 11 runs in 17 innings, and Coonrod and Kintzler are hurt. Jake Cave has not been the answer in left field. This one, though, was a killer. Tejay Antone (0.66 ERA) can throw multiple innings and pitch in high leverage. On the one hand, hovering around the .500 mark is not exactly ideal for a club with World Series expectations. Join the Best Live Fantasy Chat Community! Ryan Weathers (0.55 ERA) has been outstanding as the Padres deal with injuries to Chris Paddack, Dinelson Lamet and Adrian Morejon. But a week filled with bullpen follies continued with Neris, forced back into the ninth inning because Alvarado and Bradley were unavailable, giving up a bases-loaded walk and a decisive sacrifice fly. Chief among those positives, in the rotation, is Carlos Rodon. Yet the O's have remained competitive. 2023 Projected Baseball Leaders | Pitchers | FantasyPros 2023 Fantasy Baseball Leaders Zeile Projections | By Position & Category Consensus of 0 Experts Categories: W K SV ERA WHIP ER IP CG. So there were no journalists or other guests to . That is better than the bullpen, which ranked in the bottom third in most metrics. No other MLB team has more than 16 blown saves. The bullpen, meanwhile, ranks 29th inxFIPand lacks depth in the middle innings. In truth, the Dodgers are doing just fine. Luckily, the starters have been able to go pretty deep in games. . Bradley gave up three hits, including a two-run homer to Lewis Brinson in a 3-2 loss to the Marlins. 7/30: Lots to look at in Thursday night's games. And hold a lead here or there. 8/3: Zach Jackson nailed down the save, pitching a clean inning with two strikeouts. Both Aaron Nola and Zach Eflin have sub-3.00 FIPs. But it sure beats the 2020 Phillies 7.06 mark, which was worse than only the 1930 Phillies among all-time terrible bullpens since 1901. 6/8: With Craig Kimrel on paternity leave, 6/5: Heading into the 9th inning with an 8-3 lead, the Twins called on, 6/1: A pair of Matts going in different directions for the Red Sox, as. Seattle's lineup ranks just 12th in the AL OPS. Which MLB team has the most blown saves 2021? 5 spot. Meanwhile, with the Phillies trailing the Atlanta Braves by three games in the National League East entering Friday night and their first playoff berth since 2011 hanging in the balance, heres a look at a few of the losses they would most like to have back: Leading 3-1 in the ninth inning, one strike away from clinching a rare series victory at Truist Park and giving the Phillies their sixth consecutive victory, Neris threw a belt-high fastball that pinch-hitting Pablo Sandoval crushed to right field for a game-tying two-run homer. 6-3, 214. Be sure to also check out these running quick-hit updates from @DavidMarcillo77 and the team, looking at the most recent closers and bullpen news from around MLB. Has any team been quite as perplexing as the Cincinnati Reds? This is most definitely a dangerous team when the stars are hitting. Don't have an account? The NL West is too strong to count on a wild card spot as a fallback. Meanwhile, Nick Solak has seven homers and a .910 OPS. Bryce Harper (1.063 OPS) and J.T. Then there's Zack Greinke and Lance McCullers Jr. anchoring the staff. The blame starts with the players, obviously, though Girardi shouldn't escape criticism. 5/13: All bullpens have been reviewed and depth charts are fully up to date! 3/29: Peter Fairbanks will be "out a while" with a recommendation that he should not throw for six weeks. Josh Hader has been a top-flight closer. 8/29: When asked about the closer situation after trading, 8/29: Plenty of news for a Saturday! Houston. 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