Closer Monkey

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  • Michael Fulmer earns save for Twins; Reds reliever gets his first MLB save

    September 9, 2022 Cincinnati Reds – Alexis Diaz pitched for the first time in six days on Thursday, entering a tied game in the eighth inning. He allowed a go-ahead home run but otherwise was sharp in recording five outs across the seventh and eighth innings. When the Reds took the lead in the ninth,…

  • David Robertson and Zach Jackson pick up saves

    August 4, 2022 Philadelphia Phillies — As we expected, it was freshly acquired David Robertson who got the first shot at a save on Wednesday, following up Seranthony Dominguez and Jose Alvarado to shut down the Braves. We’ll keep this a committee based on Rob Thomson’s comments, but we think it’s one that Robertson will…

  • Recapping a busy day of trades and back injuries

    August 3, 2022 Pittsburgh Pirates – David Bednar hasn’t pitched since Friday, his only appearance since a July 24 outing, which made it a bit surprising that it was Wil Crowe who got the ninth inning on Tuesday. Crowe converted his third save of the year and after the game manager Derek Shelton said that…

  • Jorge Lopez traded to Twins

    August 2, 2022 Baltimore Orioles – The Orioles traded Jorge Lopez to the Twins, which means Felix Bautista will take over the ninth inning in Baltimore. Updated hierarchy: Bautista | Tate | Perez. Minnesota Twins – The Twins traded for Orioles closer Jorge Lopez. We’ll put Lopez at the top of this committee and see…

  • Trade Deadline Buy/Sell: American League

    July 21, 2022 Special Update (Part 1 of 2 — check back later for the National League) —–Glossary:BUY+: This player has a strong chance (at least 50%) of becoming a closer by the trade deadline.BUY: This player has a small chance (at least 20%) of becoming a closer by the trade deadline.SELL: This player has…