Closer Monkey

Category: atlanta braves

  • Wade Davis converts save while Drew Steckenrider blows save

    August 19, 2018 Miami Marlins – Drew Steckenrider got his first save chance since Kyle Barraclough was removed from the closer’s role, but he couldn’t convert.  He gave up a game-tying home run to the first batter he faced but was able to get out the inning without any further damage to keep the game…

  • Koda Glover converts for the Nationals

    August 17, 2018 Washington Nationals — In a bullpen wracked by injuries, Koda Glover stepped up to earn his first save of the year with a scoreless ninth inning. Glover should remain first choice for saves with Sean Doolittle, Kelvin Herrera, and Ryan Madson all on the disabled list. Hierarchy remains: Glover | Miller | Holland.…

  • Ryan Madson’s DL stint opens the door for Koda Glover

    August 15, 2018 Washington Nationals – Ryan Madson thought he would avoid the disabled list, but it turns out that’s not the case and he’ll become the latest Washington reliever to hit the DL. Prior to Tuesday’s game, Dave Martinez indicated that Koda Glover is now his first option at closer. He also said that Justin…

  • Brad Hand getting more save chances; Anthony Swarzak back on the DL

    [EDITOR’S NOTE: We are running our annual Donation Drive this week. Thank you, as always, for supporting us!] August 6, 2018 Atlanta Braves – AJ Minter couldn’t hold a 1-run lead in the 9th inning, but the Braves broke the tie in the 10th, allowing Jesse Biddle to pick up his first career save. The…

  • Who’s the White Sox closer? We don’t know.

    August 3, 2018 Miami Marlins — Things have not gone smoothly for Kyle Barraclough lately. Thursday marked his third consecutive blown save and second walk-off homer in two weeks. After the game, Don Mattingly didn’t want to make any knee-jerk decisions, but he promised to “talk about” changing things in the ninth. You’ve been warned. Handcuff yourself…