Closer Monkey

Year: 2016

  • Hansel Robles enduring rough stretch

    August 16, 2016 New York Mets – While the Mets have had one of the most stable bullpens in the majors this year, the dog days of summer appear to be wearing out Hansel Robles. After posting a 0.00 ERA in 10 July appearances, Robles has struggled in August, giving up 8 runs and 5…

  • Indians continue to use Andrew Miller all over the place

    August 15, 2016 Cleveland Indians – Andrew Miller pitched the 7th and 8th innings in a one-run ballgame yesterday before giving way to Cody Allen, who picked up the save. Terry Francona continues to use Miller as a fireman, and the results so far have been very good — though not for Miller’s fantasy value.…

  • O’Day returns to DL, Papelbon released

    August 14, 2016 Baltimore Orioles – Darren O’Day has been placed on the disabled list with a strained right shoulder.  Manager Buck Showalter is optimistic O’Day will return in two weeks, and mentioned Mychal Givens and Vance Worley as members of the bullpen who would see more prominent roles with O’Day out.  We will slide Givens in behind Britton and Brach for now.…

  • Who’s the Reds’ closer? Maybe they don’t need one

    August 13, 2016 Cincinnati Reds — Keyvius Sampson gave up half of a six-run lead in the ninth, so the Reds turned to Raisel Iglesias to get the final out. While this wasn’t a save opportunity, it’s a spot that typically goes to the closer — and Tony Cingrani, who seemed to have that role, hasn’t pitched since a five-run…

  • Zach Britton makes history; Arodys Vizcaino back soon

    August 12, 2016 Baltimore Orioles – Zach Britton on Thursday picked up his 35th straight save this season, pitching a scoreless ninth. Scoreless has been a bit of a theme for Britton lately, as the closer hasn’t allowed an earned run in 39 straight appearances, the longest streak since earned runs started being kept as…