Closer Monkey

Category: Los Angeles Dodgers

  • Playoff teams begin resting their closers; Alex Wilson’s season is over

    September 25, 2017 Pittsburgh Pirates – Twice over the last three days, waiver wire acquisition George Kontos pitched the 8th inning ahead of Felipe Rivero. The Pirates only have six games remaining, but if anyone other than Rivero is needed for a save opp, Kontos is the best bet. Updated hierarchy: Rivero | Kontos |…

  • Pedro Baez has not been good at pitching lately

    September 20, 2017 Los Angeles Dodgers — Pedro Baez continued his dreadful September on Tuesday, allowing four runs on two hits and two walks to blow a one-run lead. His ERA this month is a miserable 22.50, and not only has he pitched himself out of the hierarchy, he probably pitched himself off the playoff…

  • 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…

  • 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…