Closer Monkey

Category: hierarchy change

  • Seranthony Dominguez gets another save as Phillies wonder if Craig Kimbrel has been tipping pitches

    August 4, 2023 Philadelphia Phillies – Seranthony Dominguez earned his second save in the past three days on Thursday, allowing one hit with one strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning. Score one for the Vulture Save Watch. While Gregory Soto was likely unavailable Thursday, Dominguez’s success this week is hard to ignore. If you recall,…

  • Recapping a relatively calm Deadline Day

    August 2, 2023 Kansas City Royals – As expected, the Royals dealt closer Scott Barlow, sending him to the Padres. We expect Carlos Hernandez to lead a committee that includes Taylor Clarke and Dylan Coleman. Updated hierarchy: *Hernandez | Clarke | Coleman.* = closer-by-committee San Diego Padres — The Padres traded for Royals closer Scott Barlow…

  • White Sox trade Kendall Graveman and Joe Kelly

    July 28, 2023 Chicago White Sox – The White Sox continued trading away relievers on Friday, sending closer Kendall Graveman to the Astros and setup man Joe Kelly to the Dodgers. We told you earlier this month that Gregory Santos is a guy to watch and now he heads a committee that includes Keynan Middleton and…

  • Mets trade David Robertson to Marlins

    July 28, 2023 New York Mets – The Mets began waving the white flag after Thursday’s win, trading closer David Robertson to the Marlins. Adam Ottavino and Brooks Raley, who earned the save on Thursday, will now be the best bets for saves for the Mets. Updated hierarchy: *Ottavino | Raley | Smith.* = closer-by-committee…

  • Seranthony Dominguez returns from the IL

    July 26, 2023 Philadelphia Phillies – The Phillies activated Seranthony Dominguez from the IL on Tuesday and he immediately returns to the hierarchy. We’ll see whether the Phillies go back to Dominguez in the eighth inning ahead of Craig Kimbrel or if they stick with Gregory Soto in that role. Updated hierarchy: Kimbrel | Soto…