Closer Monkey

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  • Trevor Rosenthal hurting; Greg Holland’s struggles continue

    June 16, 2015 St. Louis Cardinals – Up one run in the 9th, Kevin Siegrist slammed the door for the Cards, picking up his second save of the year. After the game, Mike Matheny told reporters that closer Trevor Rosenthal has been experiencing “tightness” in his throwing arm. While Rosenthal has not been placed on…

  • Enrique Burgos hits DL; two relievers steal saves

    May 27, 2015 Arizona Diamondbacks – Enrique Burgos was placed on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis. Arizona will surely miss his MLB-best 16.46 K/9, but help may soon be on the way in the form of David Hernandez, who is close to rejoining the Diamondbacks after undergoing Tommy John surgery last year.…

  • Travis Wood picks up save for Cubs

    May 17, 2015 Chicago Cubs – Travis Wood recorded his first career save on Saturday.  With the Cubs bullpen struggling, they announced that Wood will move to the bullpen.  With Wood recording a save in his first appearance, he will likely factor into the Cubs’ late inning bullpen plans. Updated hierarchy: Rondon | Strop | Wood. St.…

  • Kelvin Herrera begins his suspension; Edward Mujica demoted

    May 8, 2015 Kansas City Royals — Reliever Kelvin Herrera’s combined suspensions were reduced to six games, a penalty he began serving on Thursday. He’s eligible to return next Wednesday. In the meantime, Luke Hochevar returned from the disabled list after a rough rehab assignment and pitched a scoreless sixth inning against Cleveland. Comeback kid Ryan Madson pitched the seventh…

  • Jordan Walden hits the DL; Miguel Castro sent down

    May 4, 2015 St. Louis Cardinals – Jordan Walden has been placed on the disabled list with a biceps injury. Look for Seth Maness and Kevin Siegrist to carry more of the 8th inning load going forward. Updated hierarchy: Rosenthal | Maness | Siegrist. San Diego Padres – Recently-recalled Kevin Quackenbush got his first hold…