Closer Monkey

Category: Miami Marlins

  • 2019 NL East Preview

    February 21, 2019 Atlanta Braves – The Braves enter 2019 looking to defend their NL East title, and will hope that their largely-unheralded-but-mostly-effective bullpen can repeat its output from a year ago. They’re strong at the top, with Arodys Vizcaino and A.J. Minter as an enviable 1-2 punch in the late innings, with Minter wanting…

  • Marlins committee continues work down stretch

    September 18, 2018 Miami Marlins – Adam Conley recorded his third save of the season on Monday. Drew Steckenrider had pitched the previous two nights, but while Steckenrider is nominally the first choice for saves here, this should continue to be a committee for the remainder of the season. Hierarchy remains: *Steckenrider | Conley |…

  • David Robertson collects another save

    September 1, 2018 New York Yankees – David Robertson picked up another save last night, and went through August without giving up an earned run in 11 appearances. As the Vulture Save Watch noted, Dellin Betances threw 31 pitches in taking the loss on Thursday, so he was likely unavailable. Zach Britton was used in the…

  • Kenley Jansen and Seranthony Dominguez continue to struggle

    August 26, 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers — Kenley Jansen blew the save yesterday by allowing a solo home run to Austin Hedges.  Jansen has made three appearances since returning from the DL and allowed at least one home run in each.  It’s the first time in his career that he has allowed a home run in…

  • Zach Britton records first save as a Yankee against his former team

    August 25, 2018 New York Yankees — Aaron Boone said he would mix and match and that’s exactly what happened last night. In a tie game, David Robertson pitched the 7th inning and gave up a pair of unearned runs. The Yankees tied it back up, and Dellin Betances came on to face the 4-5-6…