NEWS
7:20 AM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) was credited with his 15th hold of the season after retiring both of the batters he faced Tuesday in the Diamondbacks' 6-0 win over the Padres.
8:01 AM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) retired two of the three batters he faced but was charged with an earned run Wednesday in the Diamondbacks' 5-1 win over the Angels.
6:22 AM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) was charged with four earned runs on three hits and a walk over one inning in the Diamondbacks' 8-1 loss to the Giants.
8:59 AM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) was dealt to the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, Jon Heyman of Fancred reports.
9:03 PM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) walked one and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to record his 10th save of the season in a 3-0 win over the Rays.
3:38 PM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) will no longer operate as the Marlins' closer, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.
9:03 AM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) manager Don Mattingly was noncommittal when asked if Ziegler would retain closing duties after blowing a save in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Padres, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports. "You want to get something dependable at the end of the game," Mattingly said, after Ziegler retired just one of five hitters he faced while giving up two runs (one earned) in the loss.
12:52 AM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) (0-5) recorded just one out before allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits and two walks to blow his first save and take the loss Wednesday against San Diego.
7:09 PM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) allowed a run on one hit in an inning of work, recording one strikeout en route to his sixth save of the season Monday against the Dodgers.
11:35 PM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) pitched a scoreless ninth to earn the save Friday against the Braves, issuing no strikeouts and no walks while allowing one hit.
7:06 PM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) tossed 0.2 scoreless innings and struck out one as he picked up the save in Sunday's 8-5 victory over the Reds.
5:21 PM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) allowed a hit while striking out two in the ninth inning of Sunday's win over the Rockies to record his third save of the season.
2:45 AM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) did not pitch in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Rockies, with Kyle Barraclough getting the save instead, and Marlins manager Don Mattingly said after the game that "was not 100 percent today", ESPN reports.
12:09 AM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) nailed down his second save of the year in Tuesday's win over the Dodgers, pitching a perfect ninth with no walks and no strikeouts.
8:03 AM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) served up a solo home run to Miguel Andujar in an inning of work during Tuesday's 9-1 win over the Yankees.
7:56 PM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) (0-2) allowed two runs (one earned) on one hit and one walk and took the loss Tuesday against the Mets.
5:25 PM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) allowed one hit while striking out one in a scoreless inning of work to record his first save of the season Sunday against the Phillies.
7:37 AM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) walked one and struck out one in a scoreless inning of relief during Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.
6:54 AM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) will be the Marlins' closer going into spring training, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.
5:06 AM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) pitched two-thirds of a scoreless ninth inning Friday against the Braves en route to his 10th save of the season.
8:53 AM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) (illness) was charged with a blown save after allowing an unearned run on two hits in one innings Sunday against the Diamondbacks. He struck out one.
9:00 AM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) Don Mattingly said Tuesday that he's hoping Ziegler (illness) will be available Wednesday, Tim Healey of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
1:15 PM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) (back) said Monday that he's hoping to pitch at some point this week, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.
4:32 AM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) (1-4) allowed two runs on three hits and a walk to blow his fifth save of the season during Thursday's loss to Atlanta.
4:16 AM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) allowed two runs on two hits and a walk while recording a blown save and a loss Friday against the Phillies. He recorded one strikeout.
4:57 AM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) tossed a perfect ninth inning Friday to collect his ninth save of the season in an 8-6 win over the Padres.
2:35 PM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) tossed a clean ninth inning in Thursday's win over the Phillies to earn his eighth save of the season.
3:41 AM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) allowed a hit and hit a batter in a scoreless ninth inning during the nightcap of Tuesday's doubleheader to record his seventh save of the season in a 7-4 win over the Phillies.
1:08 PM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) worked around a hit with one strikeout in a scoreless inning to earn his sixth save of the season Sunday against the Mets.
2:50 AM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) pitched a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his fifth save of the season in a 3-1 win over the Mets.
6:23 PM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) pitched a scoreless inning on one hit and one walk while striking out one to record his fourth save Saturday against the Rockies.
7:29 PM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) allowed a hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to record his third save of the season in a 6-3 win over the Rockies.
3:31 PM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) pitched a scoreless ninth inning to collect his second save of the season during Sunday's win over the Braves.
7:38 PM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) gave up two hits in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to pick up his first save of the season in a 7-6 win over the Nationals.
9:23 AM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) (back) was activated from the disabled list Saturday, Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald reports.
9:52 PM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) (back) will likely be used as Miami's closer in the short term after he's activated from the DL on Saturday, Marlins President of Baseball Operations Michael Hill told the Miami Herald.
7:48 PM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) President of Baseball Operations Michael Hill said Ziegler (back) will likely be reinstated from the disabled list Saturday, Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald reports.
9:49 AM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) (back) was assigned Tuesday to the Marlins' rookie-level Gulf Coast League affiliate to begin a rehab assignment, MLB.com reports.
10:27 AM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a back strain, Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald reports.
7:27 PM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) has given up 16 runs (15 earned) across 8.2 innings during the month of May.
5:37 PM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) has allowed one run over seven innings with six strikeouts to begin the season.
6:02 AM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) has yet to make a Grapefruit League appearance this spring as the Marlins attempt to keep NL East hitters from getting a good look at his submarine delivery, The Miami Herald reports. "It's only deceptive to someone that doesn't see it all the time," said Thursday. "I'm coming to a new division, and I'm going to be facing new teams more than I ever have in the past, and I'm trying to keep that deception there as long as possible."
3:53 PM - Brad Ziegler (Mia) agreed to a two-year, $16 million contract with the Marlins on Friday, pending a physical, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports.
3:41 AM - Brad Ziegler (Bos) closed out Friday night's 2-1 win, working his way around a leadoff double and an intentional walk to record his fourth save in an Boston uniform.
2:08 PM - Brad Ziegler (Bos) figures to get the ball if a save situation arises Friday, as Craig Kimbrel is unavailable, the Providence Journal's Brian MacPherson reports.
3:32 AM - Brad Ziegler (Bos) made his first appearance in 11 days, allowing a hit and striking out one in two-thirds of an inning in Wednesday night's win over San Diego.
6:36 PM - Brad Ziegler (Bos) was unavailable Tuesday as he is dealing with the flu, ESPN's Scott Lauber reports.
1:59 PM - Brad Ziegler (Bos) Craig Kimbrel unavailable Wednesday, Ziegler would serve as the closer if the Red Sox find themselves in a save situation, Scott Lauber of ESPN.com reports.
6:01 AM - Brad Ziegler (Bos) entered Saturday night's game in the eighth inning with the bases loaded and none out and struck out the side in Boston's 6-3 win over the Arizona.
12:12 AM - Brad Ziegler (Bos) worked around a walk and recorded a strikeout in a scoreless bottom of the 11th inning Thursday to secure a 3-2 win over the Mariners.
4:29 PM - Brad Ziegler (Bos) pitched a scoreless ninth inning while allowing one hit to earn his second save with the Red Sox Sunday at the Angels.
9:39 PM - Brad Ziegler (Bos) (2-5) gave up two unearned runs in the ninth inning Thursday against the Angels, suffering a blown save and a loss.
3:36 AM - Brad Ziegler (Bos) entered Wednesday's game in a non-save situation and allowed a ninth-inning homer in Boston's 4-3 loss to Detroit.
12:39 PM - Brad Ziegler (Bos) Sox manager John Farrell confirmed that he plans to use Ziegler to close out games in the absence of Koji Uehara and Craig Kimbrel unless matchups dictate the need to use him in an earlier situation, Brian MacPherson of the Providence Journal reports.
6:37 PM - Brad Ziegler (Bos) could be in line for save opportunities in the short term after Koji Uehara left Tuesday's game with a pectoral injury.
11:35 AM - Brad Ziegler (Bos) needed just seven pitches to record a perfect seventh inning in Friday night's win over the Yankees.
4:15 AM - Brad Ziegler (Bos) mowed the side in order to preserve Boston's 4-0 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday. He struck out two and induced a groundball out with seven of his eight pitches finding the strike zone.
7:28 PM - Brad Ziegler (Bos) will serve as Boston's closer whenever Koji Uehara is not available while Craig Kimbrel (knee) remains on the disabled list, Meredith Perri of Mass Live reports. "Koji's our closer," manager John Farrell said after Saturday's win over the Tampa Bay Rays. "On days when he's not going to be available, we've got Brad to turn to."
9:56 PM - Brad Ziegler (Bos) has been traded to the Red Sox for two minor leaguers.
11:25 PM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) (2-3) blew his second save as he allowed two runs on three hits and two walks to take the loss Tuesday against the Phillies.
9:35 AM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) blew his first save of the season but also picked up a win Thursday against the Rockies, allowing no earned runs in 1.2 innings while striking out two.
12:17 PM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) picked up his 15th save of the year in Monday's win over the Phillies, giving up one hit and striking out one in a scoreless ninth.
8:07 AM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) recorded his 14th save with a clean ninth inning in Saturday's 4-1 victory over the Phillies. He allowed only one hit and recorded a strikeout.
11:21 PM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) went 1.2 innings without allowing a baserunner to pick up his 13th save in Monday's win over the Dodgers.
6:06 AM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) gave up two hits and one run in an inning of work during Wednesday's loss to the Rays.
4:09 PM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) shut the door on the Cubs for his 11th save of the season Sunday afternoon.
1:26 PM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) picked up his 10th save of the season in Thursday's win over the Astros, giving up a hit and striking out one in a scoreless inning of work.
3:00 PM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) pitched a perfect inning with a strikeout against the Padres on Sunday.
6:02 AM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) rebounded from Sunday's loss to the Giants by picking up his eighth save in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Yankees. He walked a batter and struck out one while tossing 16 pitches.
5:30 AM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) was tagged with the loss on Sunday against the Giants, allowing three hits, a walk and a run in an inning of work.
10:34 AM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) has converted 35 straight save opportunities dating back to last season, which is the longest active streak in the majors.
6:30 PM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) walked one in a scoreless 11th inning Sunday to pick up his seventh save of the season.
6:48 PM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) pitched a perfect ninth inning to record his sixth save Saturday at the Braves.
8:43 PM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) walked a batter and allowed a hit, but nailed down his fifth save of the year with a scoreless ninth against the Cardinals on Thursday.
12:43 AM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) fanned two batters and worked around a hit in a scoreless ninth inning Thursday against the Giants for his fourth save of the year.
10:39 PM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) pitched his way out of trouble in the ninth against the Padres on Friday to earn his second save of the season.
3:31 PM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) picked up his first save despite allowing one run on one hit while striking out one over one inning Tuesday at the Dodgers.
7:14 AM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) picked up his first win of the season on Friday against the Cubs, navigating a hitless frame on 11 pitches.
5:38 AM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) has pitched two innings this spring, giving up two earned runs and striking out two.
9:20 AM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) will make his spring training debut on Saturday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
8:41 AM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) likely won't make his Cactus League debut until sometime next week, the Arizona Republic reports.
5:04 AM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) came out of a drill Wednesday after experiencing tightness in his legs, the Arizona Republic reports.
3:38 PM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) Dave Stewart announced Monday that Ziegler will begin the season as the Diamondbacks' closer, Jody Jackson of FOX Sports Arizona reports.
12:35 PM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) is expected to remain the Diamondbacks' closer to begin the year despite the addition of Tyler Clippard on a two-year contract, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
8:44 AM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) will return to the Diamondbacks after the team picked up his $5.5 million club option for 2016, Zach Buchanan of the Arizona Republic reports.
2:29 PM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) (personal) is expected to rejoin the Diamondbacks on Friday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
2:45 PM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) is away from the team Tuesday following the birth of his daughter, the Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro reports.
3:53 AM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) picked up his 29th save Sunday in a win over the Padres, pitching a clean ninth inning.
10:00 PM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) allowed a hit in a clean ninth inning to record his 28th save in a win over the Padres on Friday.
10:09 PM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) allowed a hit and struck out two batters en route to his 27th save in a 2-0 win over the Giants on Friday.
9:50 PM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) earned his 25th save Wednesday, blanking the Giants over 1.2 innings en route to a 2-1 victory.
1:36 PM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) (ankle) threw a perfect ninth inning in Monday's 6-1 win over the Giants.
8:22 AM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) was unavailable for Tuesday's doubleheader against the Rockies after turning his ankle and hurting a finger on his pitching hand during his appearance Monday, the Associated Press reports.
6:50 AM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) was hit hard for the second consecutive night taking the loss (0-3) against the Rockies when he allowed four runs on four hits and a walk while recording just two outs.
7:41 AM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) took the loss in extra-innings Sunday against Oakland, allowing three runs on six hits in 1.2 innings. He also hit a batter.
9:27 PM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) allowed one hit and had to record just two outs to pick up his 24th save in a 6-4 win over the A's on Friday.
8:37 AM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) pitched a clean ninth inning and picked up a strikeout Friday in a win over the Reds.
3:25 AM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) picked up his 22nd save Thursday in a win over the Reds, pitching a clean ninth inning with no strikeouts.
7:13 AM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) picked up his 21st save of the season Monday, pitching a scoreless inning with one walk in a win over Pittsburgh.
8:18 AM - Brad Ziegler (AZ) recorded his 17th save Sunday, pitching a scoreless ninth inning, recording two strikeouts and giving up a walk, against Milwaukee.
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