Closer Monkey

Category: San Francisco Giants

  • Trevor Gott likely out of a job; Daniel Hudson struggling

    August 18, 2020 St. Louis Cardinals – The Cardinals used their top relievers to get through the first game of yesterday’s doubleheader, which meant the second save in last three days by Andrew Miller after a Giovanny Gallegos 8th. We’ll continue to monitor over the next few days to see if the Cards are still…

  • 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 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,…

  • Trevor Gott and Trevor Rosenthal record saves

    August 9, 2020 Baltimore Orioles – Miguel Castro recorded his first save of the season yesterday.  Cole Sulser picked up the 8th inning hold ahead of him.  Don’t read too much into that usage.  Sulser pitched the 8th because he needed to get some work in and was warming up when the Orioles were losing. …