Closer Monkey

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  • Brandon Maurer and Scott Alexander best-positioned in KC

    September 9, 2017 Kansas City Royals — The Royals announced Friday afternoon that Kelvin Herrera was being removed from the closer’s role, and his performance in that night’s game didn’t cause any regrets. Brought in with the team down a run, he gave up two extra-base hits that eventually yielded two more runs. As we told you…

  • 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…

  • Oh likely to get first crack at saves with Rosenthal injured

    August 18, 2017 St. Louis Cardinals — If Thursday’s game is any indication, Seung Hwan Oh is the most likely guy to grab saves in St. Louis with closer Trevor Rosenthal on the shelf. Oh was warming in the bullpen with the Cards up 7-5, but entered the 9th with an 11-5 lead, so there was no save…

  • Juan Minaya likely to lead chaotic White Sox bullpen after Clippard trade

    August 14, 2017 San Francisco Giants – Mark Melancon had his first outing since being activated from the DL, pitching a scoreless inning in the second game of the team’s doubleheader. Sam Dyson picked up the save in game one. The Giants plan to ease Melancon back in to the closer role, so we’ll ease…

  • Matt Belisle with another scoreless ninth; watch for the return of Glen Perkins

    August 10, 2017 Minnesota Twins — Yeah, Matt Belisle struck out the side for his third scoreless ninth in four days, and his sixteenth straight appearance without an earned run. Sure looks like the closer to us. Glen Perkins should be back next week, but probably won’t challenge for the job right away. Updated hierarchy:…