Closer Monkey

Year: 2018

  • Keone Kela still leading a shaky Texas bullpen

    May 8, 2018 Texas Rangers – After blowing a four-run lead last Tuesday and then giving up a go-ahead run on Thursday, Keone Kela had a nice bounce-back appearance last night, striking out two hitters in a scoreless 9th to pick up his 7th save. His ERA sits at 6.00, but he’s probably safer than…

  • Ottavino, Clippard having resurgent seasons

    May 7, 2018 Colorado Rockies – With Wade Davis getting the afternoon off, Adam Ottavino picked up his first save of the season. Ottavino has quietly been maybe the single best reliever in all of baseball thus far, with 35 Ks in 19 innings and only 1 earned run allowed all season, and should be…

  • Bud Norris leaves with injury while David Robertson records vulture save

    May 6, 2018 St. Louis Cardinals — Bud Norris left yesterday’s game with tricep tightness.  Norris thinks he will avoid the disabled list.  We expect Norris to miss at least a couple days, and if it turns out to be more serious, we will let you know as soon as possible.  At least one beat…

  • Andrew Miller still a few days away from returning

    May 5, 2018 Cleveland Indians — Andrew Miller needs a little more time before he can return to bolster the beleaguered Indians bullpen. In other good news, Nick Goody’s MRI revealed no structural damage to his elbow. Hierarchy remains: Allen | Olson | Otero.  Los Angeles Dodgers — The Dodgers managed to throw a combined…

  • Does Ken Giles still have a puncher’s chance of keeping closer’s job?

    May 4, 2018 Houston Astros — A save situation presented itself to Astros manager AJ Hinch on Thursday, but this time he used Will Harris with the team leading 5-3 over the Yankees. Harris did not deliver, loading the bases before departing. Brad Peacock then allowed a two-run single to tie the game and a fielder’s choice…