Grant Balfour (RP)

Oakland Athletics RP Grant Balfour is upset about losing the closer's job, and he voiced ...

After recording two blown saves and a lowly 11.81 ERA over his past seven games, Oakland relief pitcher Grant Balfour was removed from the team's closer position, MLB.com reports. Athletics manager Bob Melvin made the decision last week after a meeting with Balfour and inserted Brian Fuentes into the role. "I told him I wasn't happy," Balfour said Sunday. "I was [ticked] off. That's fine. Whatever....

A's closer Grant Balfour entered Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays in the ninth inning with the game tied at 2-2. He gave up a leadoff triple and allowed the run to score four batters later to put himself on the hook for the loss. However, his teammates scored five runs in the bottom of the frame to give the right-hander the win in the 7-3 victory. It was Balfour's first win of the season. ...

Oakland Athletics RP Grant Balfour earned his seventh save of the year against the Tampa ...

Oakland closer Grant Balfour entered the game on Saturday with a one-run lead in the 12th inning in Tampa Bay. He gave up one hit, but didn't let the Rays score, preserving the 4-3 victory. He earned his seventh save of the year in the process.

Oakland Athletics RP Grant Balfour said he has been sick lately and he dealt with ...

Oakland closer Grant Balfour had an ugly outing on Tuesday night in Boston. Balfour entered in the ninth inning to protect a 5-1 lead and almost gave it all back. In fact, Balfour could only get one out before being removed from the game in favor of Jordan Norberto as Balfour allowed a two-run single to Mike Aviles to make the score 5-3. Norberto ended up getting the job done for his first save. Balfour's...

Oakland relief pitcher Grant Balfour (0-1) permitted season highs in runs (three) and hits (two) while failing to record an out in the Athletics' 5-2 loss at Baltimore on Sunday. Balfour blew his second save in his past three appearances after surrendering a three-run homer to Wilson Betemit in the ninth inning. "I'm going to have my days and some days I'm not," Balfour said. "Today is a day I have...

Oakland Athletics RP Grant Balfour earned his sixth save of the season in seven opportunities ...

A's closer Grant Balfour entered Friday's series opener against the Orioles in the ninth inning with a three-run lead. He walked the leadoff batter but was able to escape the frame unscathed to secure the 5-2 win. Balfour also struck out two while collecting his sixth save of the season.

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