Closer Monkey

Category: Los Angeles Dodgers

  • David Hernandez could get save chances for Angels

    June 21, 2017 Los Angeles Angels – Some confusing bullpen usage for the Angels last night, who used Blake Parker in the 6th and Cam Bedrosian — our pick to close after Bud Norris went on the DL — in the 7th before putting the game out of reach. It looked like they were lining…

  • Mike Minor becoming an intriguing trade target

    June 20, 2017 Kansas City Royals – Mike Minor got into a bit of a mess in the 8th inning last night, allowing two hits and a walk before getting himself out of it with a big strikeout. It was the lefty’s 8th hold on the season, and it came against the Red Sox, a…

  • Juan Nicasio well-positioned in Pittsburgh; Adam Ottavino returns for the Rockies

    June 10, 2017 Pittsburgh Pirates — Hours after officially losing his job, Tony Watson was back in the ninth inning for the Pirates. Granted, they were down five at the time, but he did pitch a clean inning. Clint Hurdle said that he’ll use a committee for saves going forward, but we give Juan Nicasio…

  • Norris able to pitch a day after injury scare, Harris records save

    May 28, 2017 Los Angeles Angels — Bud Norris was able to pitch on Saturday, just a day after leaving the game with a knee injury.  The knee appears to be fine for Norris so he should continue to see saves for now.  Huston Street threw another perfect inning at Triple -A, and looks to be…

  • Brad Hand, Edwin Diaz taking over in the ninth

    May 26, 2017 San Diego Padres — For the second straight night, Padres manager Andy Green gave a save opportunity to Brad Hand Thursday, electing to use the lefty in the ninth and previously established closer Brandon Maurer in the eighth. Both pitchers allowed one run, but Maurer was able to preserve the lead and Hand was able…