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Steve Cishek | Relief Pitcher

Team: Miami Marlins
Age / DOB:  (26) / 6/18/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 200
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Marlins manager Mike Redmond said he plans to use "everybody" at closer.
Michael Dunn saved Sunday's game and Chad Qualls was warming up during a save chance Monday before the Marlins extended their lead. Former full-time closer Steve Cishek holds a 4.91 ERA and 1.42 WHIP on the year and has struggled against left-handed batters. "We’re going to use Cishek. We’ll use Qualls. We haven’t had that many save opportunities. We need those guys to pitch. We need Cishek to go down there and log some innings. He’s still going to close games. Qualls might close some games. Dunn might close some games. We need these guys to pitch we need them to stay sharp. They’re all going to contribute." May 20 - 11:01 PM
Source: Palm Beach Post

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Steve Cishek - R - Marlins

Steve Cishek was pulled from a save chance Sunday after allowing a two-out single and a walk.

Cishek came on after Ricky Nolasco gave up a leadoff double and got a groundout and sac fly before running into trouble. The closer then gave way to Mike Dunn, who walked a batter before getting a groundout to end it. Cishek has been dominant against right-handers this season, but lefties have really given him fits. It's possible Dunn could see the occasional save chance if matchups dictate it.
May 19 - 4:28 PM
Steve Cishek - R - Marlins

Steve Cishek worked a perfect ninth inning in a non-save situation against the Diamondbacks on Saturday.

Cishek took the loss against the Reds his last time out, so it was good to see him back and pitching well. The Marlins don't have any better options and Cishek is actually pretty good for the most part, so there's little doubt he will continue to be the closer going forward.
May 18 - 9:54 PM
Steve Cishek - R - Marlins

Steve Cishek took his fourth loss after giving up three runs in 1 2/3 innings against the Reds on Thursday.

Cishek pitched a scoreless ninth with the Marlins down 2-1 and then was asked to stay in to pitch the 10th after the Marlins tied it. It's the second time this year he's been asked to get more than three outs, and both times he's taken losses. Cishek had been pitching better of late, so he should be safe in the closer's role. He's 5-for-6 in his save chances this year, blowing only his first opportunity on April 7.
May 16 - 10:43 PM
Steve Cishek - R - Marlins

Steve Cishek struck out two in a perfect ninth for his fifth save Friday against the Dodgers.

The first strikeout came on a pitch that should have been called ball four, but Cishek will take it. His save tonight came with two men warming in the pen behind him. It's just the second time he's pitched this month, as the Marlins have tried to limit him to save situations.
May 11 - 1:44 AM
Steve Cishek - R - Marlins

Steve Cishek took his third loss after allowing a solo homer in a tie game Thursday against the Marlins.

Cishek has converted his last two save chances after blowing his first, but this makes five appearances in 10 outings in which he's allowed runs. We're not overly concerned; tonight's homer was the first he's allowed and he has a nice 11/3 K/BB ratio in 10 innings. Still, as the closer for the Marlins, he's only going to get so many chances to earn saves and record wins.
Apr 25 - 10:54 PM
Steve Cishek - R - Marlins

Steve Cishek earned his second save of the season with a scoreless ninth inning against the Twins on Tuesday.

Cishek walked Joe Mauer but went through the rest of the Twins' top of the order to secure the victory. The 26-year-old closer has had only three save chances on the year, a trend that's likely to continue given the strength of the Marlins' roster. Still, if and when save opportunities do present themselves Cishek will be the one getting the call and, more often than not, he should get the job done.
Apr 24 - 12:22 AM
Steve Cishek - R - Marlins

Steve Cishek worked a scoreless inning against the Reds on Friday, preserving a 2-1 lead and recording his first save of the young season.

Cishek allowed a leadoff single to Zack Cozart, but calmly retired the next three hitters in order to end the proceedings. His save chances may be limited pitching for a poor Miami squad, but Cishek has certainly proven himself to be a capable closer.
Apr 19 - 10:14 PM
Steve Cishek - R - Marlins

Steve Cishek blew his first save chance of the season Sunday, allowing a walk-off, two-run single to Marlon Byrd in a loss to the Mets.

Cishek got Lucas Duda to fly out to start the frame, but he then hit a batter and allowed two straight singles to blow it. The Marlins don't have many other options in their bullpen, but that's now two straight poor outings for Cishek. He can't afford many more.
Apr 7 - 5:17 PM
Steve Cishek - R - Marlins

Steve Cishek imploded in the ninth inning Tuesday, allowing three runs on two hits and a walk in just 1/3 of an inning, spoiling a brilliant outing by Nathan Eovaldi.

Cishek took over with a 3-0 lead and promptly allowed a leadoff double to Jason Heyward and walk to Chipper Jones. After striking out Freddie Freeman, he surrendered an RBI single to Dan Uggla and was lifted for Mike Dunn. Dunn proceeded to allow a two-run double to Brian McCann. Cishek has now blown two of his last five chances.
Tue, Sep 18, 2012 10:38:00 PM
Steve Cishek - R - Marlins

Steve Cishek shut the Reds down in the ninth inning on Saturday, earning his 14th save of the season.

He’s very quietly been fantastic since assuming the closer’s role from Heath Bell on July 14, converting 13-of-14 save chances. On the season, he owns a sterling 2.48 ERA and 59/27 K/BB ratio over his 58 1/3 innings.
Sat, Sep 15, 2012 10:13:00 PM
Steve Cishek - R - Marlins

Steve Cishek was handed his first blown save Saturday since inheriting the Marlins' ninth-inning role, allowing four runs on four hits in 2/3 of an inning.

Cishek took over with a 3-1 lead, then allowed consecutive singles to start the ninth inning. After striking out Ike Davis, Lucas Duda singled to cut the lead to 3-2. Mike Baxter fouled out to the shortstop for the second out, but Andres Torres drew a walk, then Kelly Shoppach delivered the crushing blow with a three-run single to center. With as well as he’s pitched, Cishek should keep his gig. But he'll certainly be put on notice.
Sat, Sep 1, 2012 10:02:00 PM
Steve Cishek - R - Marlins

Steve Cishek pitched a perfect inning against the Rockies on Friday, protecting a one-run lead and converting his eighth save of the season.

Cishek has been nearly un-hittable since taking over the reins of the closer's role. Since the All-Star break, he's converted all seven of his save opportunities while posting a 0.77 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 13/3 K/BB ratio over 11 2/3 innings. While Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen would like to work Heath Bell into that role, there's no way that he can justify doing so with as well as Cishek has performed.
Sat, Aug 18, 2012 12:10:00 AM
Steve Cishek - R - Marlins

Steve Cishek retired all three Mets hitters he faced on Tuesday, earning his seventh save of the season.

While Marlins skipper Ozzie Guillen initially stated it would be a closer-by-committee at the back of his bullpen after Heath Bell was removed from the role, Cishek has done everything in his power to lock down the role for himself. Since the All-Star break, he has tossed 9 1/3 scoreless innings while posting a 10/3 K/BB ratio and converting all six of his save chances. He should obviously be owned and active in all fantasy formats.
Tue, Aug 7, 2012 10:28:00 PM
Steve Cishek - R - Marlins

Steve Cishek recorded his second save of the season on Saturday, getting the final five outs in a victory over the Nationals.

Cishek was called upon with one out in the eighth inning, and retired Ryan Zimmerman and Mike Morse on 12 pitches. He remained in the game for the ninth, allowing a two-out single to Roger Bernadina but nothing more. Cishek might just be Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen's preferred option for saves at the moment, and should be owned in all fantasy formats.
Sat, Jul 14, 2012 09:54:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Rob Brantly
2Jeff Mathis
3Miguel Olivo
1B1Logan Morrison
2Casey Kotchman
3Joe Mahoney
2B1Donovan Solano
2Chris Valaika
3Derek Dietrich
4Nick Green
SS1Adeiny Hechavarria
3B1Placido Polanco
2Greg Dobbs
LF1Juan Pierre
2Austin Kearns
3Matt Diaz
4Jordan Brown
CF1Chris Coghlan
2Justin Ruggiano
RF1Giancarlo Stanton
2Marcell Ozuna
3Alfredo Silverio
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Ricky Nolasco
2Nathan Eovaldi
3Kevin Slowey
4Jose Fernandez
5Alex Sanabia
6Henderson Alvarez
7Tom Koehler
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Steve Cishek
2Mike Dunn
3Ryan Webb
4Chad Qualls
5A.J. Ramos
6Duane Below
7Wade LeBlanc
8Jose Ceda