Closer Monkey

Category: San Diego Padres

  • Trevor Gott struggles again while Aroldis Chapman could return soon

    August 16, 2020 San Francisco Giants — Sometimes after a bad night, it’s best to get right back out there the next night with a chance to get back on track.  Unfortunately for Trevor Gott, that was not the case.  After giving up 5 runs on Friday, Gott was sent back out there to protect…

  • 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…

  • Kirby Yates exits after 6 pitches, heads for MRI

    August 15, 2020 San Diego Padres – Kirby Yates exited after just six pitches earlier in the evening 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…

  • Kirby Yates could be back today

    August 12, 2020 San Diego Padres – The Padres had a 6-1 lead entering Tuesday’s ninth inning but still had to call upon Drew Pomeranz for the save, as the Dodgers  had the tying run on deck after cutting their deficit to 6-2. Pomeranz needed just one pitch to preserve the victory. After the game,…

  • Kirby Yates held out due to soreness; Ty Buttrey looking solid in closer role

    August 11, 2020 Tampa Bay Rays – Last night, holding on to a 1-run lead in the 9th inning, the Rays did what most any team would do — turn to a reliever whose last two outings saw him pitch in the 4th and 5th innings. But as with most Rays-related unorthodoxies, it worked out…