Closer Monkey

Category: Philadelphia Phillies

  • Arodys Vizcaino, Justin Miller placed on IL

    April 15, 2019 Philadelphia Phillies – A 14-inning marathon saw the Phillies use seven relievers, the last of whom was Jose Alvarez, who locked down his first save of the season. Hierarchy remains: *Robertson | Neris | Dominguez.* = closer-by-committee Minnesota Twins – Protecting a 2-run lead, Blake Parker only managed to get one out,…

  • Edubray Ramos blows a save chance for the Phillies

    April 10, 2019 Philadelphia Phillies – Edubray Ramos almost became the third different Phillie reliever to record a save in as many days, but he only got two outs before allowing a solo homer to tie the game. Seranthony Dominguez got the final two outs of the seventh while Hector Neris walked two batters in…

  • AJ Minter nabs a save; Phillies keep spreading chances around

    April 9, 2019 Tampa Bay Rays – Hunter Wood pitched the final three innings of a four-run game to register his first save of the season. It was an impressive outing, but Wood does not factor in to the Rays’ usual late-game plans. Hierarchy remains: Alvarado | Castillo | Roe. Philadelphia Phillies – Another 8th…

  • Ryan Brasier seeing save chances

    April 8, 2019 Philadelphia Phillies – Facing a pinch hitter followed by the top of the order, the Phillies opted for David Robertson in the 8th inning, and Robertson posted his second straight scoreless outing. Hector Neris got the save in the 9th. Robertson seems to be working out his issues, and while Gabe Kapler…

  • David Robertson is struggling and AJ Minter could be back today

    April 4, 2019 Philadelphia Phillies — Tough loss for Philly. Up two in the eighth, they turned to Seranthony Dominguez, who gave up two hits but allowed the tying run only when Rhys Hoskins forgot how to catch. Entrusted with a tie game in the ninth, David Robertson yielded a single and three straight walks,…