Closer Monkey

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  • Joe Biagini doesn’t make a great first impression with Ken Giles hurt

    June 13, 2019 Toronto Blue Jays — Interim closer Joe Biagini didn’t cover himself in glory in his first appearance in the role. Summoned with two men on and a six-run lead in the eighth, Biagini walked two and gave up a double. By the time Daniel Hudson shut the door, the lead had shrunk…

  • Ken Giles placed on the IL

    June 12, 2019 Toronto Blue Jays – The Blue Jays have placed Ken Giles on the 10-day IL with elbow inflammation. Look for Joe Biagini to benefit in his absence. Updated hierarchy: Biagini | Hudson | Gaviglio.

  • Red Sox continue to mix and match in late innings

    May 27, 2019 Toronto Blue Jays – Tim Mayza was placed on the IL on Sunday with left ulnar neuritis, which the team believes will be a short-term issue. Look for Daniel Hudson to get a few more chances for holds while he’s out. Updated hierarchy: Giles | Biagini | Hudson. Boston Red Sox –…

  • Jeurys Familia off to a positive start in his return from the IL

    May 18, 2019 New York Mets — Jeurys Familia pitched a scoreless eighth inning with the Mets down two, and it looks like the Mets are working him back towards the late innings front of Edwin Diaz. Mickey Callaway has said that Familia will have to earn his way into the back end of the…

  • Roenis Elias records another save

    April 19, 2019 Seattle Mariners — Staked with a one-run lead in the eighth inning and the 9-1-2 hitters (including Mike Trout) due up, committee leader Anthony Swarzak got the call, but he promptly allowed a game-tying blast to 9-hole man David Fletcher. Of course, the Mariners took the lead again the top half of…