Closer Monkey

Year: 2018

  • Zach Britton records first save as a Yankee against his former team

    August 25, 2018 New York Yankees — Aaron Boone said he would mix and match and that’s exactly what happened last night. In a tie game, David Robertson pitched the 7th inning and gave up a pair of unearned runs. The Yankees tied it back up, and Dellin Betances came on to face the 4-5-6…

  • Pat Neshek notches another save in Philly

    August 24, 2018 Philadelphia Phillies — All of a sudden, Pat Neshek has racked up four saves, including one Thursday against the Nationals with a clean ninth inning. He should continue to compete for opportunities in the weeks ahead with Seranthony Dominguez, who has allowed five earned runs in his last seven appearances. Updated hierarchy: *Dominguez…

  • Without Chapman, Boone to “mix and match” in the Yankees ninth

    August 23, 2018 New York Yankees — Aaron Boone hasn’t been thrilling Yankee fans with his bullpen management lately. Now with Aroldis Chapman headed to the disabled list, Boone says he’ll “mix and match” in the ninth inning among Dellin Betances, Zach Britton, and David Robertson. Robertson has had recent shoulder concerns, but he also…

  • Aroldis Chapman on the disabled list

    August 22, 2018 New York Yankees — Once Chance Adams showed up in Miami instead of Buffalo, it was pretty clear that Aroldis Chapman would be hitting the disabled list with his knee injury, and now confirmation has arrived. We expect Dellin Betances to close over Zach Britton and David Robertson. If Robertson’s shoulder continues…

  • Aroldis Chapman to undergo MRI on his knee today

    August 22, 2018 New York Yankees — Aroldis Chapman left Tuesday’s tilt after throwing just six pitches, which left Tommy Kahnle to convert the 12th-inning save. After the game, Aaron Boone said that Chapman called for the trainer because he felt pain in his left knee. Chapman, who will undergo an MRI today, said it’s worrisome…