Closer Monkey

Category: hierarchy change

  • José Alvarado takes over for Hector Neris in Philadelphia

    June 25, 2021 Philadelphia Phillies — We told you Thursday morning that Hector Neris was about to lose his job and that José Alvarado was the likely replacement, and sure enough Joe Girardi made it official this afternoon. With Sam Coonrod placed on the IL this morning, guys like Archie Bradley and Ranger Suárez will…

  • Brad Brach comes out of nowhere with his first save in three years

    June 25, 2021 Cincinnati Reds – With Lucas Sims on the injured list and likely out of action for a month, the Reds turned to Amir Garrett and Tejay Antone, as expected, in the late innings. Neither arm earned the save, though. Old friend Brad Brach was David Bell’s man on Thursday, recording his first…

  • Jose Alvarado is about to be the Phillies’ closer

    June 24, 2021 Philadelphia Phillies — Hector Neris is about to lose his job, and Jose Alvarado will be the one taking it. A third blown save in five outings for Neris led Joe Girardi to say he’ll take Thursday’s off day to “think about” making a change. It’s all but official, though, and with…

  • Kendall Graveman returns to form

    June 23, 2021 Seattle Mariners – Kendall Graveman looked like his old self on Tuesday, needing just nine pitches to complete a 1-2-3 ninth and earn his sixth save of the season.  Hierarchy remains: *Graveman | Montero | Steckenrider.* = closer-by-committee Cincinnati Reds – Activated prior to Tuesday’s game, Tejay Antone immediately got called upon…

  • Setup men for Blue Jays, Rockies hit IL

    June 18, 2021 Toronto Blue Jays — Rafael Dolis was placed on the injured list Thursday with a finger strain. He left Wednesday’s game after just four pitches with “no sensation in his hand.” That doesn’t sound good.  Updated hierarchy: *Romano | Chatwood | Mayza.* = closer-by-committee Colorado Rockies – Mychal Givens has a lower…