Closer Monkey

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  • Jose Alvarado gets a rare save for the Phillies

    April 19, 2023 Philadelphia Phillies – Saves have been few and far between for the Phillies this year with Craig Kimbrel getting one on April 7 and Jose Alvarado delivering the team’s second save on Tuesday. Kimbrel faced the top of the order in the seventh inning while Seranthony Dominguez pitched the eighth. What’s most…

  • Gallegos records first save, Wilson his second.

    April 15, 2023St. Louis Cardinals — With a 3 run lead in the 9th the Cardinals turned the ball over to Giovanny Gallegos who converted for his first save on the year. Gallegos has been stellar this year, allowing no runs and only 1 hit in his 4 appearances. Normally this would hint at the…

  • Andres Munoz hits the IL; Bryan Abreu impressing

    April 10, 2023 Houston Astros – Bryan Abreu got the 8th inning ahead of Ryan Pressly on Sunday and now has 10 strikeouts in 5.2 innings to go along with his two holds. At the very least, he deserves a place on the hierarchy, and he might move in to the handcuff spot if his…

  • Aroldis Chapman vultures a save while Carl Edwards picks up a save for Washington

    April 9, 2023 Kansas City Royals – As predicted in the Vulture Save Watch, Scott Barlow got the day off yesterday after pitching in two straight.  That left Aroldis Chapman for the save chance and he converted by pitching a perfect 9th inning with a pair of strikeouts.  Chapman has been great to start the…

  • Rain Soaked Thursday leads to a quiet Friday Night

    April 8, 2023Pittsburgh Pirates — Wil Crowe got the 7th inning with a 5 run lead, and stuck around for 2 more to pick up a 3 inning save. He gave up a pair of runs in the 9th along the way. Crowe began the year as the presumptive set up man in front of…