Closer Monkey

Category: Philadelphia Phillies

  • Twins and Rockies switch over to committees

    August 17, 2020 Philadelphia Phillies – Adam Morgan pitched 1.1 scoreless innings ahead of Hector Neris in a four-run game on Sunday. With virtually every Philly reliever struggling, Morgan and his 5.40 ERA represents one of their more reliable options. Fortunately, help may be on the way, as David Robertson (remember him?) is close to…

  • Kirby Yates is likely to miss some time

    August 15, 2020 San Diego Padres – Kirby Yates exited after just six pitches Friday night and will have an MRI on his elbow. Something has been off with Yates all season long, and whether this injury was a symptom or a cause remains to be seen, but look for Drew Pomeranz to close in…

  • Keone Kela brings a rare ray of hope to Pittsburgh

    August 13, 2020 Pittsburgh Pirates — The Pirates haven’t lost in three days. Haven’t won either, but we’ll look on the bright side! Adding to this recent turn of good fortune, Keone Kela returns today. Kela hasn’t pitched yet this year due to his bout with COVID-19, but he’ll be active for this weekend’s series…

  • Around the league as Opening Day approaches

    July 20, 2020 Atlanta Braves — Will Smith has overcome his entanglement with COVID-19 and should be back before August. Mark Melancon should close for now. Updated hierarchy: Melancon | Greene | Jackson. Baltimore Orioles — The shorter season makes it more likely that closer-in-waiting Hunter Harvey will start out with a chance to claim…

  • 2020 NL East Preview

    February 26, 2020 Atlanta Braves — The Braves picked up a trio of veteran relievers late in 2019, and those three righties — Mark Melancon, Shane Greene, and Chris Martin — will make up the core of their bullpen in 2020, along with offseason signing Will Smith. There’s pretty good depth here, too, with Darren…