Closer Monkey

Category: Miami Marlins

  • Anthony Bender making his mark in Miami

    July 6, 2021 Miami Marlins – For the last two years, Anthony Bender pitched in the independent leagues, but he’s now in the bigs and his slider is living up to his name. With Yimi Garcia — and several other of their top relievers — unavailable on Monday, Bender picked up his first career save.…

  • Ian Kennedy expected to be activated today

    June 16, 2021 Texas Rangers — Josh Sborz was one strike away from earning his second save of the year on Tuesday, but he allowed a solo homer to Carlos Correia that sent the game to extras. In the 10th, it was Demarcus Evans’ turn to blow a save, as he allowed a walk-off grand…

  • Keynan Middleton, Carlos Estevez on the rise

    May 25, 2021 Seattle Mariners – Keynan Middleton got the 9th inning on Monday night, converting his 3rd save of the season. With Kendall Graveman out, the M’s appear to be taking a committee approach, as Rafael Montero pitched the 7th. If Middleton gets the next save, as well, we’ll move him to the top.…

  • Kendall Graveman could be poised to make his move in Seattle

    April 29, 2021 Seattle Mariners — Rafael Montero entered the game with a two-run lead in the seventh and stayed on for the eighth, where he really struggled, putting four runners on base and seeing a fifth reach on an error. You could do worse than speculating on the dominant Kendall Graveman getting the next…

  • Lucas Sims picks up first save; Cubs bullpen hit with COVID

    April 13, 2021 Cincinnati Reds – Lucas Sims picked up a 1-out save on Monday, entering with a runner on and two out with the Reds up by 3. This is the first indication that Cincinnati may actually use something of a committee, as all the other consequential 9th innings had gone to Amir Garrett…