Closer Monkey

Category: Los Angeles Dodgers

  • Hunter Harvey, Jordan Romano return from the IL

    August 16, 2023 Washington Nationals – Hunter Harvey returned from the IL on Tuesday, pitching a perfect ninth inning with the Nationals trailing by a run. Manager Davey Martinez said that Kyle Finnegan will remain as the team’s closer while Harvey slots into a setup role. Updated hierarchy: Finnegan | Harvey | Weems. Toronto Blue…

  • Say hello to Beau [insert nickname here] Brieske

    August 11, 2023 Pittsburgh Pirates – After throwing 54 pitches in a four-day span, David Bednar got a second consecutive day off, which allowed Colin Holderman to get his second save of the season. Hierarchy remains: Bednar | Holderman | Mlodzinski. Detroit Tigers – After AJ Hinch’s weekend comments, we figured the Tigers would start…

  • Seranthony Dominguez gets another save as Phillies wonder if Craig Kimbrel has been tipping pitches

    August 4, 2023 Philadelphia Phillies – Seranthony Dominguez earned his second save in the past three days on Thursday, allowing one hit with one strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning. Score one for the Vulture Save Watch. While Gregory Soto was likely unavailable Thursday, Dominguez’s success this week is hard to ignore. If you recall,…

  • Jordan Romano hits the IL with back inflammation

    July 30, 2023 Toronto Blue Jays – The Blue Jays placed All-star closer Jordan Romano on the IL with back inflammation.   The Blue Jays will mix and match while Romano is out but Erik Swanson and Yimi Garcia will likely be primary sources for saves while Romano is out. Updated hierarchy: *Swanson | Garcia |…

  • High-leverage Ryan Brasier returns

    July 18, 2023 Los Angeles Dodgers – Plucked off the scrap heap after an unceremonious end to his tenure in Boston, Ryan Brasier has pitched surprisingly well (12.1 IP, 2 ER) for the Dodgers since being called up from AAA in June. Yesterday, with Evan Phillips getting a breather, Brasier picked up his first save…