Closer Monkey

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  • With Papelbon gone, Daniel Bard to close for Red Sox

    Boston Red Sox- With Jonathon Papelbon’s departure, Daniel Bard assumes the closer role by default, for now.  Hierarchy change: Daniel Bard to Closer, Alfredo Aceves to Set-up, Franklin Morales to 2nd in line. Visit our main page for more info.

  • Washington Nationals, Storen and Clippard off, Rodriguez save, Burnett down

    Washington Nationals- Both Drew Storen and Tyler Clippard had the night off, having pitched the previous two days, so Henry Rodriguez got the call for the save, his second this week.  Rodriguez has surpassed Sean Burnett on the Nats depth chart, as Burnett was only used for 1 hitter in the 7th.  Hierarchy change: Henry Rodriguez…

  • Kansas City Royals, Greg Holland,

    Kansas City Royals- With Joakim Soria out with a hamstring pull, Royals manager Ned Yost has said that he is likely done pitching this year. Greg Holland came in for the save again, and it is safe to say he will get the rest of the chances this year. Hierarchy change: Greg Holland to Closer, Aaron Crow…

  • Florida Marlins, Edward Mujica in, Steve Cishek out

    Florida Marlins- Steve Cishek was summoned for 2 innings of middle relief last night.  Though Cishek was used to close earlier in the year, this signals that the Marlins will turn to Edward Mujica for any save opps in the season’s final three days.  Hierarchy change: Edward Mujica to Closer, Steve Cishek to Set-up.  Visit our…

  • St. Louis Cardinals, Marc Rzepczynski up, Kyle McClellan down

    St. Louis Cardinals- Summoned in a tie game in the 8th, Kyle McClellan gave up 3 runs and got the lost last night.  McClellan has had a tough couple weeks and the Cardinals have been looking to Marc Rzepczynski, who they acquired from the Blue Jays last month, later in games.  Hierarchy change: Marc Rzepczynski to…