Steve Cishek RP FA Tue 4/22/14 9:23 PM
Steve Cishek
RP FA
Steve Cishek pitched a perfect ninth inning against the Braves on Tuesday to earn his fourth save.
Cishek has been lights out this year, and Tuesday was no different. The right-hander worked though the top of the Braves order with ease, getting Jason Heyward and B.J. Upton to ground out before striking out Freddie Freeman to end the game. He still hasn't allowed a run in seven innings of work.
Steve Cishek RP FA Sun 4/20/14 4:23 PM
Steve Cishek
RP FA
Steve Cishek worked out of a ninth inning jam to earn his third save of the season, securing the Marlins' 3-2 win over the Mariners on Sunday.
Cishek started the inning by allowing a leadoff double to Corey Hart, and a groundout left a runner at third with one out. After a walk to Justin Smoak, the right-hander buckled down, striking out Nick Franklin and pinch-hitter Michael Saunders to end the game. Cishek is 3-for-3 in save opportunities and still hasn't allowed a run over six innings to start the year.
Steve Cishek RP FA Thu 4/3/14 4:08 PM
Steve Cishek
RP FA
Steve Cishek notched his second save of the season Thursday with a scoreless ninth inning against the Rockies.
Cishek gave up a two-out single to Michael Cuddyer, but he was able to strike out Carlos Gonzalez swinging to end it. The 27-year-old likely didn't go for a high price in drafts this spring, but he had a 2.33 ERA and 74/22 K/BB ratio over 69 2/3 innings while going 34-for-36 in save opportunities. He should be a very useful fantasy closer again in 2014 for what could be an improved Miami team.
Steve Cishek RP FA Tue 4/1/14 9:57 PM
Steve Cishek
RP FA
Steve Cishek pitched a scoreless ninth inning and earned his first save of the season as the Marlins defeated the Rockies 4-3 on Tuesday.
Cishek retired the Rockies in short order, inducing two ground outs and recording one strikeout. The sidewinding right-hander quietly finished with an impressive 2.33 ERA and 34 saves last season and can be reasonably expected to be a solid source of saves and strikeouts.
Steve Cishek RP FA Tue 2/18/14 12:00 PM
Steve Cishek
RP FA
Steve Cishek cut a workout short before his scheduled bullpen session Tuesday due to a sore neck.
It doesn't sound like a major concern at this time, but the Marlins obviously don't want to push it this early in camp. Cishek posted a 2.34 ERA and 33 saves last season and is an underrated option at closer in fantasy leagues.
Steve Cishek RP FA Fri 1/17/14 2:24 PM
Steve Cishek
RP FA
Marlins avoided arbitration with RHP Steve Cishek by agreeing to a one-year, $3.8 million contract.
Cishek gets a big raise after qualifying for arbitration this winter as a Super Two player. His first full season as the Marlins' closer was a good one, as the righty held a 2.34 ERA while recording 33 saves.
Steve Cishek RP FA Wed 9/18/13 11:21 PM
Steve Cishek
RP FA
Steve Cishek notched his 31st save in nailbiting fashion Wednesday, loading the bases before escaping trouble in a win over the Phillies.
It certainly wasn't all Cishek's fault, as the leadoff batter reached on an error and the third runner got on with an intentional walk following a Domonic Brown double. But, he got a strikeout and groundout to end the threat. Cishek has been one of the few bright spots for the Marlins this season, posting a 2.51 ERA with over a strikeout per inning.
Steve Cishek RP FA Sat 8/24/13 10:00 PM
Steve Cishek
RP FA
Steve Cishek worked a perfect ninth inning in Saturday's victory over the Rockies, earning his 28th save of the season.
Cishek struck out one in his inning of work. He's been a very steady and dependable closer for fantasy owners this season, posting a 2.65 ERA and 55/18 K/BB ratio over 57 2/3 innings while converting 28 of his 30 save chances.
Steve Cishek RP FA Sun 8/18/13 5:22 PM
Steve Cishek
RP FA
Steve Cishek earned his 27th save of the season, pitching a scoreless ninth inning against the Giants on Sunday.
Cishek hasn't allowed a run in August, notching five saves in six one-inning appearances. The right-hander is 27-for-29 in save conversions this season and has logged a solid 2.80 ERA and 1.13 WHIP.
Steve Cishek RP FA Wed 8/14/13 12:24 AM
Steve Cishek
RP FA
Steve Cishek earned his 25th save of the season, pitching a scoreless 10th inning against the Royals on Tuesday.
The right-hander now has 25 saves in 27 chances, a 2.91 ERA and 51 strikeouts in 52 2/3 innings. He hasn't allowed a run in an appearance of one inning or less since June 4.