Closer Monkey

Category: texas rangers

  • Chris Martin, Jacob Webb pick up random saves

    June 11, 2019 Texas Rangers – In a game that featured blown saves by the leaders of both Texas and Boston’s committees (Shawn Kelley and Matt Barnes), it was Chris Martin who eventually locked down the save in the 11th inning. Hierarchy remains: *Kelley | Leclerc | Martin. * = closer-by-committee Atlanta Braves – Jacob…

  • Craig Kimbrel will close for the Cubs — just not yet

    June 6, 2019 Chicago Cubs — As we told you last night, the Cubs locked down Craig Kimbrel with a three-year, $43 million contract. Kimbrel will take over as the Cubs’ closer — with the blessing of Pedro Strop — after a few weeks to rebuild arm strength. Meanwhile, on Wednesday night, Strop got the…

  • Another Phillies reliever hits the IL

    May 30, 2019 Washington Nationals — Kyle McGowin did something amazing on Wednesday. Entering with an 14-run lead in the seventh, he gave up three straight singles and a grand slam to make things a bit more sporting, then retired 9 of the next 10 batters (six by strikeout) to earn the “save.” Per the…

  • Tyler Chatwood records save for Cubs

    May 26, 2019 Chicago Cubs — Tyler Chatwood pitched a scoreless ninth yesterday for his first save with the Cubs.  Manager Joe Maddon recently said that Chatwood was not the answer in the ninth inning, but that he would give him a chance if other guys were unavailable.  Steve Cishek had pitched in two of…

  • Shawn Kelley secures third straight save since returning from injured list

    May 25, 2019 Texas Rangers — For the third straight game, it was Shawn Kelley and not Jose Leclerc who got the ninth inning for the Rangers. Chris Martin pitched a clean eighth inning ahead of Kelley. Manager Chris Woodward had recently said that he wanted Leclerc to take over the closer role again, and…