Closer Monkey

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  • Andrew Miller hits DL; Jake McGee gets first save

    June 11, 2015 New York Yankees — As indicated in an alert on Wednesday, Andrew Miller has been placed on the disabled list with a strained forearm. Dellin Betances will close in his place, while Chasen Shreve and Jacob Lindgren move up to the 8th and 7th inning roles. Updated hierarchy: Betances | Shreve |…

  • Rafael Soriano signs with Cubs; another save for Carson Smith

    June 10, 2015 Miami Marlins — Mike Dunn pitched the 8th inning ahead of AJ Ramos in a one-run game. Ramos couldn’t hold on to the lead, giving up a two-run walkoff bomb. Ramos has pitched well enough since taking over the closer’s role, but Dunn seems to have worked his way back into the late-inning mix,…

  • J.J. Hoover takes over 8th inning for Reds; Betancourt to the DL

    June 9, 2015 Cincinnati Reds – J.J. Hoover has been anointed as the Reds’ new 8th-inning man. The flame-throwing righty now has a 1.93 ERA and a sub-1.00 WHIP. He picked up his second hold of the season last night setting up Aroldis Chapman. Expect Hoover to continue to get the 8th inning as long…

  • Jason Motte picks up save; Brad Boxberger dealing with soreness

    June 8, 2015 Texas Rangers – Ross Ohlendorf was placed on the disabled list on Sunday with a strained groin. Tanner Scheppers has been receiving some high leverage opportunities since his return from the minors and will likely continue to get holds in Texas. Updated hierarchy: Tolleson | Kela | Scheppers. Cincinnati Reds – The…

  • Pat Venditte makes his major league debut; Fernando Rodney falls again

    June 6, 2015 Seattle Mariners — When Friday’s game stayed scoreless into the ninth, all-star coach Lloyd McClendon turned to the ultimate offensive catalyst — Fernando Rodney, who gave up the go-ahead home run. Apparently enamored with Rodney’s “man muscles,” the manager has steadfastly refused to consider replacing him with Carson Smith, but after this latest failure, we wouldn’t be surprised…