Ken Giles, who said he "didn't do my job, plain and simple" in Game 4, has been removed as the Houston Astros' closer for the rest of the World Series.
Luke Gregerson wants to remain the Houston Astros' closer even though the team added the hard-throwing Ken Giles this offseason.
Nationals closer Jonathan Papelbon apologized Friday for choking star outfielder Bryce Harper during a Sept. 27 game against the Phillies.
The Yankees have acquired All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman from the Cincinnati Reds, the teams announced Monday.
Reliever Ken Giles has been traded from the Phillies to the Astros for two pitchers and two players to be named later, according to ESPN's Jim Bowden and multiple reports.
The Tigers hope to have found the answer to their bullpen woes, trading for veteran Milwaukee Brewers closer Francisco Rodriguez on Wednesday.