Closer Monkey

Year: 2017

  • Jeurys Familia, Kyle Barraclough worth adding for season’s final week

    September 26, 2017 New York Mets – Jeurys Familia had a rocky outing (2 runs on 2 hits) in yesterday’s nightcap, but still managed to get the save, his second in the last four days. The Mets have every intention of going into 2018 with Familia as their closer, and so he’s probably a better…

  • Playoff teams begin resting their closers; Alex Wilson’s season is over

    September 25, 2017 Pittsburgh Pirates – Twice over the last three days, waiver wire acquisition George Kontos pitched the 8th inning ahead of Felipe Rivero. The Pirates only have six games remaining, but if anyone other than Rivero is needed for a save opp, Kontos is the best bet. Updated hierarchy: Rivero | Kontos |…

  • Wade Davis blows first save in over a year

    September 24, 2017 Chicago Cubs —  All-Star closer Wade Davis gave up a homer to the first batter he faced yesterday, and ended up with his first blown save since last September.  After the Cubs took the lead in the top of the 10th, Davis went back out to try and close out the game…

  • Jeurys Familia picks up first save since May 5th

    September 23, 2017 New York Mets – When AJ Ramos struggled with a 1 run lead, the Mets went to Josh Smoker for one out before summoning Jeurys Familia for his first save opportunity since coming off the DL. He struck out Victor Robles to lock up his first save since May 5th. After the…

  • A new king of the ninth inning for the Royals?

    September 22, 2017 Kansas City Royals — Mike Minor picked up his second save of the season in a tight 1-0 win Thursday. Minor also had the Royals’ previous save in their now-historic win over the Indians last week. Given the usage, we’ll slide him ahead of Scott Alexander, who last had a save on…