Closer Monkey

Category: Boston Red Sox

  • Mother Nature vultures a save from Luke Jackson

    June 12, 2019 Atlanta Braves – Anthony Swarzak owners owe Mother Nature a tip of the cap, as Swarzak officially earned a save after rain ended Tuesday’s game before the ninth inning began. Luke Jackson was ready to pitch the ninth before the rain halted play and eventually ensured the Braves’ 7-5 win over the…

  • Wade Davis and Hunter Strickland are almost ready to return

    June 7, 2019 Philadelphia Phillies — The MRI results on Seranthony Dominguez’s elbow have not been released but, assuming he is placed on the IL, Vince Velasquez is expected to step into a setup role, with JD Hammer behind him. We’ll have more information as soon as it’s available. Updated hierarchy: Neris | Velasquez |…

  • Jose Alvarado to miss a few days; Jordan Hicks on a short leash

    June 3, 2019 San Francisco Giants – Reyes Moronta has electric stuff, but we can’t continue to ignore the steady presence that Tony Watson has provided the Giants in the 8th inning all season long. He’s almost always the last man to bridge the gap to Will Smith and would likely be the choice for…

  • Ryne Harper, Chad Bettis each collect first career save

    May 29, 2019 Minnesota Twins — The stage was set for Taylor Rogers to collect another save, as he started the ninth inning with a 5-2 lead after Blake Parker gave up a pair of runs on three hits in the eighth. Rogers allowed a solo shot to lead off the frame, but he retired…

  • Red Sox continue to mix and match in late innings

    May 27, 2019 Toronto Blue Jays – Tim Mayza was placed on the IL on Sunday with left ulnar neuritis, which the team believes will be a short-term issue. Look for Daniel Hudson to get a few more chances for holds while he’s out. Updated hierarchy: Giles | Biagini | Hudson. Boston Red Sox –…