Jim Johnson (RP)

Baltimore Orioles RP Jim Johnson earned his 15th save of the season Saturday, May 19, ...

Baltimore closer Jim Johnson wrapped up his 15th save of the season on Saturday in Washington. He gave up one earned run off one hit before closing out the game. That lone hit was a solo homer to Ryan Zimmerman. Johnson also struck out one batter. The O's would beat the Nationals, 6-5.

Orioles closer Jim Johnson picked up his 14th save in as many chances on Thursday, shutting down the Royals in the 9th inning to preserve a 5-3 victory. He allowed just one hit in the inning, while striking out one, to lower his ERA to 0.48 on the season.

Baltimore closer Jim Johnson entered Wednesday's game in Kansas City looking to preserve a 4-3 lead in the bottom of the 15th inning. Johnson entered after Adam Jones hit a go-ahead solo homer in the top of the 15th. Johnson allowed a base hit after getting the first two outs, but got Alex Gordon to end it for his 13th save on the season as he's currently leading the American League in that department....

Baltimore Orioles RP Jim Johnson allowed a hit in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday, May ...

Orioles closer Jim Johnson recorded his 20th consecutive save dating back to last season on Tuesday night as he closed out the Yankees. Johnson gave up a single in the ninth, but otherwise had little trouble getting three outs for his 12th save of the season. Johnson needed just eight pitches and his ERA is at 0.54.

Jim Johnson shut down the Yankees to earn his 12th save of the season on Tuesday, tying him with Chris Perez for the major league lead.

Baltimore relief pitcher Jim Johnson worked a pristine ninth inning for his 11th save of the season during the Orioles' 5-3 win over Tampa Bay on Saturday night. Johnson needed just nine pitches to complete his 15th appearance of the season and record his third save in as many days.

Jim Johnson worked a perfect ninth inning against the Rays on Saturday to grab his 11th save of the season.

Baltimore closer Jim Johnson notched his 10th save of the season during Friday night's contest against the Rays. Johnson came on in the ninth inning and was able to make quick work out of Tampa Bay. He needed only eight pitches to preserve the win, retiring all three batters he faced.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 30th, 1:26pm

Jim Johnson says his bullpen session felt great yesterday. He is ready to go tonight.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 26th, 1:10pm

Jim Johnson could leave hospital tonight or tomorrow morning. Much improved, and his availability for this weekend is unknown.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 25th, 1:32pm

Jim Johnson still in hospital with virus and is unavailable again Wednesday.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 6th, 9:14am

Manager Buck Showwalter officially announced that Jim Johnson will be the Orioles closer.

RotoInfo.com | Mar 31st, 6:04am

Jim Johnson will pitch again today in Bradenton. Still going back-to-back days despite throwing 24 pitches yesterday.

RotoInfo.com | Mar 23rd, 3:34pm

Jim Johnson (back) said Friday he's confident he'll be ready for the opener.

RotoInfo.com | Mar 22nd, 4:24pm

Jim Johnson is still a little behind after missing the beginning of spring training with a back issue. He threw a scoreless inning Thursday at Minnesota, issuing one walk and recording one strikeout, but according to MASN.com, his fastball was only 89-91 mph. 'Little better,' manager Buck Showalter said.

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