Closer Monkey

Year: 2018

  • Kyle Barraclough officially Miami’s new closer, just in time for National Donut Day

    June 1, 2018 Miami Marlins — To no one’s surprise, Brad Ziegler lost his job as the Marlins’ closer. Manager Don Mattingly announced the move before the game, but waited until after the game — an 8-3 loss to the Padres — to confirm our assessment that Kyle Barraclough has earned the job outright. “This is his…

  • Brad Ziegler out as Marlins closer

    May 31, 2018 Miami Marlins — As we suspected after last night’s blown save, Brad Ziegler is out as closer in Miami. Mattingly did not announce a replacement but we think Kyle Barraclough will take over the ninth inning for the Marlins, with Drew Steckenrider moving up to be the go-to guy in the eighth. Updated…

  • If Brad Ziegler keeps his job, you’ll know Jeter is tanking

    May 31, 2018 Miami Marlins — So much for the narrative that Brad Ziegler is lights-out in save situations. Given a one-run lead in the ninth, Ziegler gave up a walk and a double, loaded the bases with an intentional walk, and then saw the Padres walk off on an infield single and a throwing…

  • Former starter Sergio Romo picks up a save

    May 30, 2018 Tampa Bay Rays – After making four starts this month, Sergio Romo is back in the bullpen and was tabbed by Kevin Cash to close out Tuesday’s tilt. Romo allowed a single and a double to start his outing, but he followed that with three straight groundouts (two of which plated runs)…

  • Adam Ottavino hits the DL; Felipe Vazquez should be OK

    May 29, 2018 Pittsburgh Pirates – The Pirates got good news about Felipe Vazquez, as the closer’s forearm injury turned out to be minor. He may miss another day or two as he recovers, but he should be fine going forward. Hierarchy remains: Vazquez | Feliz | Santana. Colorado Rockies – Adam Ottavino has been placed…