Category: Chicago Cubs
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2017 NL Central Preview
March 1, 2017 Chicago Cubs — The World Series champions replaced one All-Star closer with another, signing Wade Davis to replace Aroldis Chapman. Davis has been one of the best relievers in the league recently, and should see a lot of save chances for an excellent Cubs team. Hector Rondon will likely be the first option…
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Reds yell “it cheated!” after ‘Final Boss’ defeats them
September 30, 2016 Fall is here, the perfect time for a Closer Monkey hoodie! Tweet or email us a photo of you wearing your hoodie — or any CM apparel — at an MLB playoff game, and you’ll get free Premium service for the 2017 season! St. Louis Cardinals – Battling a sore groin and pitching in…
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Joaquin Benoit’s season is finished
September 28, 2016 Fall is coming, which means it’s the perfect time for a Closer Monkey hoodie! Tweet us (@CloserMonkey) of you wearing your hoodie (or any CM apparel) at an MLB playoff game and get free premium service for the 2017 season! Toronto Blue Jays – Joaquin Benoit’s season is over after he injured…
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Jeanmar Gomez and the Phillies’ ninth are going to see other people
September 24, 2016 Philadelphia Phillies — The Phillies made the confusing announcement that although Jeanmar Gomez will be the closer for the rest of the season, he will get a “break” for the next few save chances — in favor of Hector Neris, Edubray Ramos, or even lefthander Joely Rodriguez. For now, we’ll call this a committee with Gomez as the…
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Jeanmar Gomez may not finish season as closer
September 21, 2016 Philadelphia Phillies — It’s been a while since we’ve updated you on the Phillies’ bullpen, but the final days of the season have become more interesting. Jeanmar Gomez entered Tuesday’s ninth inning with a 7-3 lead and retired two of the first three batters. However, an infield single, walk, wild pitch and double made it…