Closer Monkey

Category: Seattle Mariners

  • Kendall Graveman seems to be the guy in Seattle

    April 30, 2021 Seattle Mariners — The Mariners rode the “Gravy Train” again Thursday night, using Kendall Graveman to secure the final three outs for his third save. The Vulture Save Watch did predict this outcome, but it’s looking like Graveman might be here to stick. He has not been charged with an earned run…

  • Kendall Graveman could be poised to make his move in Seattle

    April 29, 2021 Seattle Mariners — Rafael Montero entered the game with a two-run lead in the seventh and stayed on for the eighth, where he really struggled, putting four runners on base and seeing a fifth reach on an error. You could do worse than speculating on the dominant Kendall Graveman getting the next…

  • Everyone seems to be getting a save in Seattle and Kansas City

    April 16, 2021 Seattle Mariners – It sure looks like a committee is taking shape in Seattle. Kendall Graveman and Keynan Middleton each earned their second save of the year in both ends of a doubleheader on Thursday. Rafael Montero, who also has two saves this season, pitched the sixth inning to set up Graveman…

  • Julian Merryweather’s left hip is irritated

    April 14, 2021 Toronto Blue Jays — Julian Merryweather was forced to leave Tuesday’s game with left hip irritation after throwing just two pitches to close out the eighth. It’s unclear how much time Merryweather will miss, if any. Jordan Romano, whose eighth-inning struggles led to Merryweather’s entry into the game, and Rafael Dolis will…

  • Lucas Sims picks up first save; Cubs bullpen hit with COVID

    April 13, 2021 Cincinnati Reds – Lucas Sims picked up a 1-out save on Monday, entering with a runner on and two out with the Reds up by 3. This is the first indication that Cincinnati may actually use something of a committee, as all the other consequential 9th innings had gone to Amir Garrett…