Closer Monkey

Year: 2018

  • Keynan Middleton back from the DL, but it’s Jim Johnson with the save for the Angels

    May 11, 2018 Los Angeles Angels — Keynan Middleton was activated from the disabled list and promptly pitched in the eighth inning for the Angels, picking up the hold ahead of Jim Johnson, who secured his first save as a Halo. Perhaps Middleton will be eased back in, but he did face the top of…

  • Tyler Clippard gets the first chance to close in the new Toronto bullpen

    May 10, 2018 Toronto Blue Jays — Tyler Clippard got the first shot at a Toronto save in the absence of Roberto Osuna. Clippard doesn’t have the job locked down, though; all indications are that it’s a true committee. Seung Hwan Oh, the favorite of many to lead the committee, pitched the sixth in Wednesday’s…

  • Darren O’Day placed on disabled list

    May 9, 2018 Baltimore Orioles – The Orioles placed Darren O’Day on the disabled list.  We will move Brad Brach to the top of the committee but keep an eye on Mychal Givens.  He has struck out seven batters over his last three innings.  Richard Bleier could see some saves as the lefty in the…

  • Corey Knebel to be activated from DL today

    May 9, 2018 Milwaukee Brewers — Corey Knebel will be activated from the disabled list today and will return to one of the best bullpens in baseball. Josh Hader – who picked up his fifth multi-inning save of the season on Tuesday – was outstanding during Knebel’s absence and will continue to be a huge…

  • Roberto Osuna placed on administrative leave for domestic violence

    May 8, 2018 Toronto Blue Jays – Major League Baseball has placed Roberto Osuna on administrative leave following an arrest this morning for domestic violence. Prior to Tuesday’s game, manager John Gibbons did not commit to one guy as his closer, mentioning such names as Ryan Tepera, Tyler Clippard and John Axford as possibilities for…