Michael Rucker
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Sep 26, 2026
NicoleHOST
Let's talk about the bullpen.
NicoleHOST
Edward Bazzardo, Cooper Criswell, Ser Anthony Dominguez, Jose Ferrer, Hobie Milner, Michael Rucker, Gabe Spear, Troy Taylor, Carlos Vargas.
NicoleHOST
That is a long list, but with so many guys on IL, who is actually available...
KevinHOST
Hobie Milner is usually the reliable arm.
Greg PetersonHOST
Gave it up in five and a third innings.
Greg PetersonHOST
From there, Michael Rucker, five outs of the bullpen squirrels.
Greg PetersonHOST
Cooper Kurzweil, squirrel ascending.
Greg PetersonHOST
Hobie Milner, he was able to strike out the side in his squirrel ascending, but Sammy Peralta, three shot out innings of long relief, and then Ryan Watson, a squirrel ascending.
KevinHOST
That affects the late innings significantly.
KevinHOST
If he can't go, who takes the save role? Michael Rucker or Gabe Spear? to toss up.
KevinHOST
The management will likely go with whoever has the best numbers in the last week.
KevinHOST
But the key here is getting past the sixth inning.
KevinHOST
Yes, Munoz being day-to-day is a major concern.
KevinHOST
If he can't go, Gabe Spear or Michael Rucker might have to step into high-leverage spots.
KevinHOST
The bullpen usage strategy changes completely without him.
NicoleHOST
And what about Brendan Donovan? He's on the seven-day IL.
Greg PetersonHOST
Everett Bizzardo, four outs out of the bullpen squirrels.
Greg PetersonHOST
Vargas gives up that home run and is ending work in the Michael Rucker squirrel setting.
Greg PetersonHOST
And it was a wholesale game for the Astros.
Greg PetersonHOST
Christian Javier, Miguel Ilola.
KevinHOST
Munoz has been our closer, essentially.
KevinHOST
If he's not available, you have to look at Hobie Milner or Michael Rucker.
KevinHOST
But neither of them has the same track record in save situations.
KevinHOST
It forces the manager to make decisions based on who has thrown recently, not necessarily who is best suited for the job.
Pat GustafsonHOST
Cody, excuse me.
Pat GustafsonHOST
And they thought he was Michael Rucker.
Pat GustafsonHOST
Corey Rucker.
Pat GustafsonHOST
Oh, Corey Rucker.
Pat GustafsonHOST
Who the fuck's Michael? Michael Rucker is a reliever on the Mariners.
Brandon CarneyHOST
Terrific.
Pat GustafsonHOST
I'm just saying names now.
KevinHOST
is a scary list.
KevinHOST
You have Edward Bazzardo, Cooper Criswell, Sir Anthony Dominguez, Jose Ferrer, Hobie Milner, Michael Rucker, Gabe Speer, and Carlos Vargas.
KevinHOST
But then you look at the unavailable guys, and it hurts.
KevinHOST
Andres Munoz is day-to-day, which means he might not be ready.
KevinHOST
He's been steady.
KevinHOST
Then you have Michael Rucker and Gabe Spear for middle relief.
KevinHOST
The key is managing workload.
KevinHOST
If Gilbert goes six innings, the bullpen has to work hard.
KevinHOST
We know Andres Munoz is the closer, but he might be safe for Game 4 if this goes to a winner-take-all scenario.
KevinHOST
For tonight, expect Hobie Milner or Michael Rucker to handle the late innings.
NicoleHOST
Milner has been solid in setup roles, but if Kirby struggles early, do we burn through the bullpen faster than we want? That's the fear, right?
KevinHOST
Absolutely.
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