Closer Monkey

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  • Vulture save chances abound down the stretch

    September 23, 2021 Washington Nationals — When Ryne Harper couldn’t set down the Marlins with a five-run lead in the ninth, Washington called on Tanner Rainey, who grabbed his second save of the year. Kyle Finnegan has struggled lately, blowing two straight saves last week, and Rainey — who was just called up from Rochester…

  • David Ross calls Rowan Wick, Codi Heuer top options for saves in Chicago

    September 17, 2021 Chicago Cubs – Manager David Ross said Rowan Wick and Codi Heuer are Chicago’s best closer options. “I’m comfortable with either one of those guys in the ninth,” Ross said. We’ll leave Wick atop the hierarchy and slide Heuer up accordingly. We also reserve the right to add an asterisk if Wick starts…

  • Chris Stratton to take over for the injured David Bednar

    September 15, 2021 Pittsburgh Pirates – David Bednar hit the IL tonight with a right oblique strain and is unlikely to pitch again this season. Chris Stratton, who notched his fifth save of the season on Tuesday, should get the bulk of the save chances for the remainder of the season. Updated hierarchy: Stratton |…

  • Giovanny Gallegos firmly in control of closer gig for Cardinals

    September 10, 2021 St. Louis Cardinals – Giovanny Gallegos earned his sixth save Thursday, tossing a clean ninth with two strikeouts. He has the team’s last four saves overall and has booted the asterisk.  Updated hierarchy: Gallegos | Cabrera | Reyes. Oakland A’s – Sergio Romo pitched a spotless eighth inning Thursday to set up…

  • Aroldis Chapman is Mr. Hyde again

    September 9, 2021 New York Yankees — Aroldis Chapman was booed off the mound on Wednesday after a low-leverage outing that included a home run, two walks, and a wild pitch. Chapman started the season with no earned runs in 18 appearances and he had a 0.39 ERA (1 ER, 23 IP) going into the…