Closer Monkey

Category: New York Mets

  • Will Smith picks up another save in the volatile Giants bullpen

    July 2, 2018 San Francisco Giants — On Sunday, the Giants used Sam Dyson in the seventh, Tony Watson in the eighth, and then turned to Mark Melancon with a four-run lead in the ninth. Melancon retired the first two guys, but then gave up three straight singles, so it was Will Smith earning his…

  • So Wily Peralta is maybe worth owning?

    June 28, 2018 Chicago Cubs — As expected, Brandon Morrow was activated from the disabled list and should immediately return to closing for the Cubs. Removing his pants, however, should probably become a committee job. Updated hierarchy: Morrow | Cishek | Strop. New York Mets — Jeurys Familia earned a five-out save on Tuesday, but…

  • Zach Britton and Jeurys Familia back on top

    June 18, 2018 Baltimore Orioles – The Orioles needed four pitchers to get through the seventh inning on Sunday, and while they tacked on runs to put the game out of reach in subsequent innings, they nonetheless called on their best relievers — and went with Brad Brach in the 8th followed by Zach Britton…

  • A Hector Neris sighting and Jeurys Familia nearing return

    June 17, 2018 Philadelphia Phillies – The Phillies used their hierarchy in order yesterday, but it was for the sixth, seventh, and eighth innings.  That left the ninth inning to our old friend Hector Neris.  Neris’ last save was on May 21st and he wasn’t exactly pitching well enough to earn another shot as he…

  • Anthony Swarzak moves to the top of the Mets committee

    June 11, 2018 New York Mets – Robert Gsellman got 6 big outs for the Mets last night, but it was Anthony Swarzak who got the ball in the 9th inning — the second straight game that he’s pitched after Gsellman. It wasn’t the most inspiring outing, as Swarzak walked a batter before inducing a…