Closer Monkey

Category: Philadelphia Phillies

  • Hector Neris and Ryan Brasier record saves

    April 21, 2019 Philadelphia Phillies — Hector Neris recorded the last five outs yesterday for his third save of the season.  Neris struck out two and did not allow a base runner.  That is now nine straight scoreless appearances for Neris.  In other Phillies’ bullpen news, Victor Arano was placed on the IL and we…

  • Arodys Vizcaino out for the year

    April 18, 2019 Atlanta Braves — Arodys Vizcaino underwent shoulder surgery and will miss the rest of the season. With Atlanta’s bullpen in shambles, AJ Minter will likely continue to get the bulk of the save chances — unless the team decides to sign Craig Kimbrel. If they’re interested in Kimbrel, the Braves may have…

  • A pair of NL Central relievers return from the injured list

    April 17, 2019 Pittsburgh Pirates – Felipe Vazquez got another day off after throwing 47 pitches on Sunday, so Keone Kela pitched the ninth inning on Tuesday with the Pirates holding a 3-2 lead. Kela gave up the tying run, but the Pirates scored twice in the 10th and paved the way for Nick Kingham…

  • David Robertson injured; Raisel Iglesias struggling

    April 16, 2019 Toronto Blue Jays – Ken Giles wasn’t feeling well, so it was Joe Biagini on for the 9th inning to protect a 2-run lead for the Blue Jays. Biagini converted and remains the handcuff in Toronto. Hierarchy remains: Giles | Biagini | Mayza. Cincinnati Reds – Staked to a 1-run lead in…

  • David Robertson hits the injured list

    April 15, 2019 Philadelphia Phillies — David Robertson was placed on the injured list Monday afternoon with right elbow soreness. The Phillies’ ninth-inning situation will become even more unsettled, with Hector Neris, Seranthony Dominguez, and possibly the revitalized Victor Arano contending for saves. Updated hierarchy: *Neris | Dominguez | Arano.* = closer-by-committee