Closer Monkey

Category: closer change

  • Tyler Clippard traded to Astros

    August 13, 2017 Chicago White Sox — The White Sox traded Tyler Clippard to the Astros late Sunday night, further depleting an already barren bullpen. It will be a fluid situation that we’ll continue to monitor, but for now we like Juan Minaya to head a committee that also includes Jake Petricka and Aaron Bummer. Updated…

  • Bud Norris out as Angels closer

    August 11, 2017 Los Angeles Angels — Manager Mike Scioscia said it’s time to “take a step back” from Bud Norris, who after allowing three runs Thursday has now allowed 13 earned runs over his last 4.2 IP. He later walked it back a bit by saying he’d “take a half step back and exhale.” Soft landing,…

  • Bud Norris out as Angels closer; Cam Bedrosian likely has best shot to close

    August 11, 2017 Los Angeles Angels — For the first time as the team’s closer, Bud Norris came into the game with a slim lead in the eighth inning instead of the ninth. He promptly allowed two home runs to tie the game, giving him 13 earned runs in his last 4.2 IP. After Mike Trout…

  • Is Jose Leclerc leading the committee in Texas?

    August 2, 2017 [EDITOR’S NOTE: We’re running our Donation Drive this week. As always, we are extremely grateful for your support!] Texas Rangers – If the last two games are any indication, Alex Claudio is perhaps not the preferred arm in the ninth inning for the Rangers. With Texas trailing by a run, Claudio pitched…

  • Shane Greene likely to close in Detroit after Justin Wilson traded to Cubs

    July 31, 2017 Detroit Tigers — The Tigers shipped Justin Wilson to the Cubs on Sunday night, pending a medical review. Shane Greene should be the first choice for saves now in Detroit, with Bruce Rondon and Alex Wilson behind him. Updated hierarchy: Greene | Rondon | A. Wilson. Chicago Cubs — The Cubs bolstered their…