Closer Monkey

Category: Chicago White Sox

  • 2021 AL Central Preview

    March 3, 2021 Chicago White Sox – The White Sox made a splash in free agency when they signed Liam Hendriks. Hendriks will replace Alex Colome as the team’s closer and lead a bullpen that could be one of the best in baseball. Veterans Aaron Bummer and Evan Marshall return and should handle the set-up…

  • Many vulture saves possible in the final weekend of the season

    September 25, 2020 Toronto Blue Jays — Rafael Dolis returned from injury Thursday to record four outs and collect his fifth save. Anthony Bass faced the 2-3-4 hitters in the eighth inning, so we’re likely looking at a committee involving those two this weekend. Bass and Dolis could be competing to see not only who…

  • Felix Pena and Ross Stripling record saves

    September 24, 2020 Los Angeles Angels – The Angels went back to Mike Mayers for the third game in a row and he pitched a scoreless 8th inning.  Mayers came back out for the 9th as the Angels were looking for him to get more than 3 outs for the 8th straight appearance, but after…

  • Alex Colome experiences back spasms

    September 23, 2020 Chicago White Sox — Alex Colome needed just six pitches to get through a tied ninth inning, but he was unable to return for the 10th inning to protect a 3-1 lead after experiencing back spasms in the dugout. Manager Rick Renteria didn’t seem overly concerned after the game, but we’ll likely…

  • Rafael Dolis leaves with a potential knee injury

    September 19, 2020 Toronto Blue Jays —  Rafael Dolis was pulled from Friday night’s game after stepping awkwardly on first base and injuring his knee. Whether or not Dolis misses an extended amount of time — which wasn’t yet clear postgame — this likely gives Anthony Bass the inside track at saves for now. This…