Closer Monkey

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  • 2022 Trade Deadline Buy/Sell: National League

    July 22, 2022 —–Glossary:BUY+: This player has a strong chance (at least 50%) of becoming a closer by the trade deadline.BUY: This player has a small chance (at least 20%) of becoming a closer by the trade deadline.SELL: This player has a small chance (at least 20%) of losing his closer job by the trade…

  • Jhoan Duran records another save while three others record their first career saves

    July 17, 2022 Minnesota Twins – Jhoan Duran struck out three over two scoreless innings to pick up his 6th save of the season.  The Twins have not had many saves opportunities recently but Duran had a great first half of the season so we will see if he can establish himself as the primary…

  • A Hader Meltdown and a Houckdini

    July 16, 2022 Boston Red Sox – New York’s hottest ticket was last night’s Red-Sox Yankees game.  This one had everything: pre game IL moves; Aaron Boone getting ejected arguing balls and strikes; a Ryan Brasier Vulture Save; and a Houckdini. What’s a Houckdini? It’s that thing where you commit a throwing error to let…

  • Kyle Finnegan and Carl Edwards Jr. to the top of the Nationals pen with Tanner Rainey out for at least two months

    July 13, 2022 Washington Nationals — Prior to Wednesday’s doubleheader, Tanner Rainey was suddenly placed on the 60-day IL with a sprained UCL. Tyler Clippard joined the club as a result, but we think Kyle Finnegan and Carl Edwards Jr. have the best shot at save chances, with Steve Cishek and Andres Machado a little…

  • Adam Ottavino getting key late-game outs for the Mets

    July 12, 2022 New York Mets – While Drew Smith and Seth Lugo have traded inconsistent outings, veteran Adam Ottavino has become a stabilizing force in the Mets bullpen. He got the 8th inning last night in a 2-run game and pitched a scoreless inning, and is now, at minimum, in the conversation for saves…