Closer Monkey

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  • 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…

  • Alex Lange, Scott McGough blow saves

    April 4, 2023 Cincinnati Reds – Alexis Diaz wasn’t available after going two straight, but the Cubs were nonetheless left breaking rocks in the hot sun, as Derek “the” Law came in and won the game for the Reds, allowing two hits as he picked up the save. Updated hierarchy: Diaz | Sanmartin | Law.…

  • Committees shaping up in Arizona, Texas

    April 3, 2023 Washington Nationals – Washington’s first win was closed out by Kyle Finnegan, and while Davey Martinez said that Finnegan would sometimes be used as a fireman, Sunday’s usage gave good insight into the pecking order when the bullpen is deployed traditionally. Hunter Harvey got out of a tight spot in the 6th…