Closer Monkey

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  • 2023 NL East Preview

    March 16, 2023 Atlanta Braves – The defending NL East champs lost Kenley Jansen, but Raisel Iglesias proved to be one of 2022’s the best deadline acquisitions at any position and figures to get a chance to turn his extend his absurd stretch run (0.34 ERA after the trade to Atlanta) into 2023. Joe Jimenez…

  • Dillon Tate to close in season’s final series

    October 4, 2022 Kansas City Royals – Taylor Clarke got a 10th inning save on Monday, after the rest of the Kansas City hierarchy had already pitched. It was his third of the season. Hierarchy remains: Barlow | Coleman | Garrett. Toronto Blue Jays – Tim Mayza pitched the 7th inning with the Blue Jays…

  • Felix Bautista done for the year

    October 3, 2022 Baltimore Orioles – Felix Bautista is being shut down for the season with knee discomfort. It’s not serious and won’t affect his offseason, but the Orioles, who had a spirited season but ultimately fell short of the playoffs, are being cautious. Look for Dillon Tate to grab any remaining saves. Updated hierarchy:…

  • Felix Bautista is day to day with knee soreness

    October 3, 2022 Baltimore Orioles – Felix Bautista is still day to day with some knee soreness, so the Orioles gave Sunday’s save chance to Dillon Tate, who converted for his 5th save of the season. Hierarchy remains: *Bautista | Tate | Perez.* = closer-by-committee Miami Marlins – The fifth man out of the bullpen…

  • Brandon Hughes and Ryan Tepera record saves

    October 2, 2022 Chicago Cubs — Manuel Rodriguez got the first two outs of the 9th inning but after walking Jake Fraley, Brandon Hughes came on to record the final out and pick up his eighth save of the season.  The Cubs have won ten of their last eleven games and have recorded eight saves…