Closer Monkey

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  • Brandon Maurer converts his third straight save for the Padres

    June 1, 2017 San Diego Padres — Brandon Maurer’s third straight save — against the heart of the Cubs’ order in a one-run game — is enough to get him back atop the Padres’ committee, for now. Updated hierarchy: *Maurer | Hand | Buchter. * = closer-by-committee Minnesota Twins — After a really rough week (four…

  • Padres give Brad Hand a chance to close as they look to deal him

    May 25, 2017 San Diego Padres — Struggling Brandon Maurer got the eighth with a one-run lead over the Mets, leaving the ninth for lefty trade target Brad Hand. Not content with the normal degree of difficulty, Hand loaded the bases (on two weak singles and a walk) before escaping the inning unscathed through two…

  • Carlos Torres picks up a vulture save for Milwaukee

    May 20, 2017 Milwaukee Brewers — Corey Knebel got the night off after pitching in four of the last five games, but it was Carlos Torres who got the save opportunity over Jacob Barnes. Barnes has pitched the eighth in the last three games where all of the Milwaukee hierarchy has been available, so we still see him…

  • Justin Wilson records first save since taking over as closer

    May 14, 2017 Detroit Tigers – Justin Wilson struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning on Saturday night.  It was an impressive outing for Wilson, who recently took over as closer for the active saves leader Francisco Rodriguez. Hierarchy remains: J.Wilson | A.Wilson | Greene. San Francisco Giants — Derek Law had an…

  • Tigers could use their offday to demote Francisco Rodriguez

    May 8, 2017 Detroit Tigers – After Francisco Rodriguez’s blown save on Sunday — his fourth blown save of the year — Brad Ausmus told reporters that he was going to have an internal discussion about the closer role before he announces any decisions. We don’t know anything more yet, but it feels like Ausmus may…