Closer Monkey

Year: 2016

  • Will Harris to lead committee in Houston; Kevin Jepsen still struggling

    June 6, 2016 Minnesota Twins – After entering with the game tied and giving up two runs to take the loss, Kevin Jepsen saw his ERA climb to 6.26. He’s now given up runs in 12 of his 24 appearances this season. He’d probably be out of a job right now if Glen Perkins’s return…

  • Gregerson out in Houston, committee takes over with Will Harris getting first save

    June 5, 2016 Houston Astros — Will Harris recorded the save today instead of Luke Gregerson.  A.J. Hinch confirmed that Gregerson will be removed from the closer’s role and other guys will get a look.  We will put Harris at the top of the hierarchy based on his save today and his 25-appearance scoreless streak.  Ken Giles picked…

  • Luke Gregerson blows another save, Cingrani separating himself from committee

    June 5, 2016 Houston Astros — Luke Gregerson blew his second save in a row yesterday, and he now leads the majors in blown saves with five.  The Astros have other options as Ken Giles has been pitching better recently, and Will Harris hasn’t allowed a run in 24 straight appearances.  We will monitor this situation to see if A.J. Hinch…

  • Darren O’Day hits the O’DL

    June 4, 2016 Baltimore Orioles — Zach Britton pitched a scoreless ninth inning to pick up his 16th save, but the Orioles will have to make do without setup man Darren O’Day, who was placed on the 15-day DL with a strained hamstring. The Orioles hope that he can return in the minimum 15 days. In…

  • Padres ‘pen roughed up in stunning Seattle comeback win

    June 3, 2016 San Diego Padres — The Mariners tagged Padres relievers for 10 runs in an amazing 16-13 comeback win after being down 12-2. Brandon Maurer was among the relievers touched up, yielding three runs without recording an out (to be fair, fellow hierarchy mate Ryan Buchter gave up four runs in 0.2 IP). It has…