Closer Monkey

Category: closer change

  • Ian Kennedy, Chris Devenski earn save chances

    April 7, 2021 Arizona Diamondbacks — Joakim Soria landed on the IL Tuesday thanks to his calf injury, which paved the way for Chris Devenski’s second save opportunity of the season. Devenski was unable to deliver, as he allowed a two-out solo shot that tied the game. Despite allowing a solo homer in each of…

  • Joakim Soria placed on IL

    April 6, 2021 Arizona Diamondbacks — Joakim Soria officially landed on the IL after suffering a calf injury on Sunday. We expect a committee of Stefan Crichton, Kevin Ginkel and Chris Devenski to be in the mix for saves during Soria’s absence. Updated hierarchy: *Crichton | Ginkel | Devenski.* = closer-by-committee

  • A busy Opening Day across Major League Baseball

    April 2, 2021 St. Louis Cardinals – Is Alex Reyes the closer? Let’s look at the evidence. Reyes pitched the ninth with a five-run lead, allowing a hit and a walk with a strikeout in a scoreless inning to secure the win. Before the game. beat writer Derrick Goold says he believes Reyes is the…

  • Daniel Bard to close in Colorado; Hunter Harvey is hurt

    March 14, 2021 Colorado Rockies – Bud Black said that Daniel Bard will start the season as the Rockies’ closer. Scott Oberg made his spring debut on Friday, and the plan is to have him pitch in eight different outings and see how he feels after each one. That will determine whether he begins the…

  • Greg Holland shut down for season

    September 25, 2020 Kansas City Royals — Greg Holland has been placed on the injured list with an oblique injury, ending his season. Ian Kennedy was recalled to the team, but isn’t likely to see the late innings. Instead we expect Scott Barlow and Jesse Hahn to compete for any remaining Royals save chances. Updated…