Closer Monkey

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  • Will Harris officially returns for Astros

    August 30, 2017 Houston Astros – Will Harris looked sharp on Tuesday in his first appearance since July 5. He retired the side in the sixth inning on just eight pitches, including a strikeout. Hierarchy remains: Giles | Devenski | Harris. Los Angeles Angels – The Angels won, 7-2, on Tuesday night, and normally that…

  • Dellin Betances, others may face suspensions after three bench-clearing brawls

    August 25, 2017 New York Yankees — It sure was a wild day in Detroit on Thursday. Benches cleared three times and actual punches were thrown on both sides. As for who we care about, there may be multiple suspensions doled out, especially for those Yankees who were ejected — Dellin Betances, for beaning Tigers…

  • Greg Holland on the hot seat in Colorado

    August 24, 2017 Colorado Rockies —  Greg Holland had a rough Wednesday against his former club, giving up three runs as he recorded his third blown save this month in a walk-off loss to the Royals. After the game, Bud Black said that his initial instinct is to keep Holland as his closer, though he will talk…

  • Kelvin Herrera pulled with forearm tightness; Brandon Maurer could close

    August 23, 2017 Kansas City Royals — Kelvin Herrera got two quick outs with a one-run lead in the ninth but, after a bloop triple, he walked the bases loaded, then left with an injury on a 2-0 count. Lefty Scott Alexander got the unenviable task of converting the super-high-leverage save, and he rose to the…

  • Andrew Miller leaves Monday’s game with injury

    August 22, 2017 Cleveland Indians — Andrew Miller left Monday’s game in the seventh inning thanks to re-aggravation of right knee patella tendonitis. We’ll find out on Tuesday whether Miller will require just rest or another DL stint. Hierarchy remains: Allen | Miller | Smith. Texas Rangers — Matt Bush was placed on the DL Monday following his…