Closer Monkey

Category: Baltimore Orioles

  • Baltimore Orioles, Jim Johnson off, Kevin Gregg save

    Baltimore Orioles- With Jim Johnson having thrown 25 pitches the night before, as well as having pitched in 4 of the previous 5 games, the Orioles gave Kevin Gregg another save chance, and the veteran delivered.  No hierarchy change.  Visit our main page for more info.

  • Baltimore Orioles, Jim Johnson night off, Kevin Gregg save

    Baltimore Orioles- Jim Johnson was given the night off after pitching on three consecutive nights.  Kevin Gregg got the save in his stead.  No hierarchy change. Visit our main page for more info.

  • Baltimore Orioles, Pedro Strop, Chris Jakubauskas

    Baltimore Orioles- Since being acquired in the Mike Gonzalez deal, Pedro Strop has been quietly solid for the Orioles.  He was one of four relievers the O’s used to bridge the gap between their starting pitcher and closer Jim Johnson last night, and currently sports a sub-3 ERA.  Hierarchy change: Pedro Strop to 2nd in line,…

  • Baltimore Orioles, Jim Johnson in, Kevin Gregg out

    Baltimore Orioles- ALERT!  Jim Johnson picked up the save tonight.  Kevin Gregg was available, having not pitched in three days, so it appears that the Orioles have finally handed the job to the hard-throwing sinkerballer.  Hierarchy change: Jim Johnson to Closer, Kevin Gregg to Set-up.  Visit our main page for more info.