Closer Monkey

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  • Storen stays hot; two AL Central arms close to returning

    September 9, 2014 Washington Nationals – Drew Storen picked up his second straight save on Monday night. He’s struck out five of the six batters he’s faced since being slotted at the front of the Nats’ committee and appears to be the best bet for saves at the moment. Hierarchy remains: Storen | Clippard |…

  • Aaron Sanchez complicating things for Casey Janssen owners

    September 4, 2014 Toronto Blue Jays — Aaron Sanchez’s future is as a front-line starter, but like Adam Wainwright in 2006, he’s building confidence in the bullpen down the stretch. The Jays have made it clear that Casey Janssen is still the team’s official closer, but Janssen, a free agent next season, hasn’t taken kindly to the competition. John Gibbons explained that he went…

  • It’s Vulture Save season

    September 3, 2014 St. Louis Cardinals — As we speculated on Tuesday morning, Pat Neshek picked up a vulture save with Trevor Rosenthal getting a night off. In other news, Jason Motte returned from the disabled list on Tuesday; time will tell whether a high-leverage role for him is in the cards. Hierarchy remains: Rosenthal | Neshek…

  • Uehara’s usage to be reduced; Quackenbush gets another save

    September 2, 2014 Boston Red Sox — While Koji Uehara hasn’t officially been shut down for the season, manager John Farrell has confirmed that Uehara’s usage will be reduced. Edward Mujica will close when Uehara is held out, while Uehara will pitch only in save situations and not in tie games. In addition, Junichi Tazawa will…

  • Addison Reed on a roll, Neshek struggles

    August 30, 2014 Arizona Diamondbacks — Addison Reed recorded his 100th career save last night.  Reed has now converted eleven straight saves, and in his last six innings, he has only given up two hits and zero walks. Hierarchy remains: Reed | Ziegler | Marshall. St. Louis Cardinals – Pat Neshek had a rough outing on Friday night.  He…