Closer Monkey

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  • Minor may make major change next season

    September 29, 2017 Kansas City Royals — De facto closer Mike Minor plans on training in the offseason as if he’ll be a starting pitcher next year. He’s open to remaining in the bullpen, but he wants to have a key role either way. Hierarchy remains: *Minor | Soria | Herrera. * = closer-by-committee New…

  • Jeurys Familia returns, Alex Wilson only pitcher suspended

    August 26, 2017 New York Mets — The Mets got Jeurys Familia back on Friday, and although Terry Collins mentioned that he wanted to get Familia in the game on Friday, he ended up using Blevins for the last out in the eighth and then A.J. Ramos for the save.  Ramos gave up a run…

  • Greg Holland on the hot seat in Colorado

    August 24, 2017 Colorado Rockies —  Greg Holland had a rough Wednesday against his former club, giving up three runs as he recorded his third blown save this month in a walk-off loss to the Royals. After the game, Bud Black said that his initial instinct is to keep Holland as his closer, though he will talk…

  • Juan Minaya likely to lead chaotic White Sox bullpen after Clippard trade

    August 14, 2017 San Francisco Giants – Mark Melancon had his first outing since being activated from the DL, pitching a scoreless inning in the second game of the team’s doubleheader. Sam Dyson picked up the save in game one. The Giants plan to ease Melancon back in to the closer role, so we’ll ease…

  • Sean Doolittle and Arodys Vizcaino secure their closer jobs

    August 5, 2017 [EDITOR’S NOTE: Our Donation Drive ends this weekend. As always, we are extremely grateful for your support!] Washington Nationals — Sean Doolittle has emerged as the closer for the Nationals, having been used in that role every night he’s been available. Behind him, Brandon Kintzler pitched the seventh and Ryan Madson the eighth, his…