Closer Monkey

Category: Kansas City Royals

  • 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…

  • Brad Ziegler may be ready to return from the DL and close for Miami

    July 29, 2017 Miami Marlins — We told you last night that A.J. Ramos had been traded to Miami, that Junichi Tazawa was next in line for saves, and that Brad Ziegler would also be an option when he returned from the disabled list. In the wee hours of the morning, Marlins executive Michael Hill…

  • Anthony Swarzak moves to top of White Sox committee; Brandon Maurer dealt

    July 25, 2017 Cleveland Indians – A month or so ago, following a stretch where Andrew Miller looked vaguely human, he and Cody Allen briefly switched roles to give Miller some lower-leverage opportunities. The Indians haven’t had a ton of save opportunities lately, but we’re comfortable saying that they’ve gone back to their traditional roles;…

  • Kelvin Herrera blows save, leaves game with illness

    July 20, 2017 Kansas City Royals — Before Wednesday’s game, Ned Yost mentioned that Kelvin Herrera had been ill, with a 102-degree fever and a sore throat. Yost called on Herrera anyway, only to see the closer give up the go-ahead home run, then leave the game with a trainer. After the game, Yost announced…