Closer Monkey

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  • Vic Black continues to contribute

    September 23, 2013 New York Mets – Vic Black got the call in the 8th inning for the second straight night, and though he allowed a run, he held the lead and bridged the gap to LaTroy Hawkins.  The hard-throwing righty keeps racking up stats, with as he’s now picked up four holds in the…

  • Jason Grilli closing again, Steve Delabar fading

    September 22, 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates – Jason Grilli pitched a scoreless ninth on Saturday to pick up his 31st save of the season.  The Pirates have announced that Grilli will take over as the closer again and move Mark Melancon back to his set-up role.  Hierarchy change: Jason Grilli to Closer, Mark Melancon to Set-up. . Closer…

  • Edward Mujica continues to struggle

    September 21, 2013 St. Louis Cardinals – Edward Mujica started the 9th inning last night with a 2 run lead.  He proceeded to give up 3 hits and a walk, while only recording one out.  The Cardinals brought on former Brewers closer John Axford to try and get the save, but he gave up an…

  • Pedro Strop now closing for the Cubs

    September 19, 2013 Chicago Cubs – Although the Kevin Gregg era was astonishingly successful in Chicago, the Cubs are looking ahead to next season and have announced that Pedro Strop will close over the last 10 games. Hierarchy change: Pedro Strop to Closer, Kevin Gregg to Set-Up.   . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2014 Closer…

  • Disappointing season for Wilton Lopez

    September 19, 2013 Colorado Rockies – With the game still close in the 8th inning yesterday, the Rockies went to lefty Adam Ottavino, who pitched a clean inning to lower his ERA to 2.77, nearly a point and a half lower than Wilton Lopez.  Lopez, the former closer for the Astros, never really got it…