Closer Monkey

Category: Philadelphia Phillies

  • Steve Cishek records save and Sergio Romo returns

    September 16, 2018 Chicago Cubs — After Justin Wilson pitched a scoreless 8th inning, the Cubs mixed and matched through the 9th.  Righty Jesse Chavez started the inning and recorded the first out, lefty Randy Rosario got the second out, and righty Steve Cishek came on for the final out to record his fourth save of…

  • Tommy Hunter, Ty Buttrey record saves

    September 8, 2018 Washington Nationals — Although their game was rained out yesterday, the Nationals did activate Sean Doolittle from the DL. He hasn’t pitched since July 6, so he may not resume closing immediately, but we expect him to be back in that role sooner rather than later since the Nationals’ committee has been shaky…

  • Bad news in the Indians pen as Cody Allen struggles and Andrew Miller disappears

    August 30, 2018 Cleveland Indians — It’s generally a bad thing when a reliever trends on Twitter, and Cody Allen was no exception on Wednesday night. The formerly dominant closer has struggled this season, no more so than the last 10 days, when he’s given up runs in four of five appearances (13.50 ERA, 2.25…

  • X-rays negative, but Kelvin Herrera will still probably miss time

    August 27, 2018 Philadelphia Phillies – Seranthony Dominguez bounced back with a clean 9th inning on Sunday, though it’s notable that it came in a game that the Phillies were winning by five. The team’s use of Hector Neris going forward also bears watching, as he has been probably the best relief pitcher in baseball…

  • Kenley Jansen and Seranthony Dominguez continue to struggle

    August 26, 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers — Kenley Jansen blew the save yesterday by allowing a solo home run to Austin Hedges.  Jansen has made three appearances since returning from the DL and allowed at least one home run in each.  It’s the first time in his career that he has allowed a home run in…