Closer Monkey

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  • Two saves in two days for Lou Trivino; Tanner Houck won’t pitch in Toronto

    June 27, 2022 Tampa Bay Rays – Brooks Raley picked up his 4th save of the season with a clean 9th, after a scoreless 8th from Jason Adam. It’s his first save since May 11 so he’s probably still in about the right place on this hierarchy, but it’s the Rays so, you know, whatever.…

  • Lou Trivino and Seranthony Dominguez record saves

    June 26, 2022 Oakland A’s – Lou Trivino recorded a six-out save yesterday after A.J. Puk and Zach Jackson were used earlier in the game.  Trivino was the A’s closer to start the season but has struggled all season and even after his two scoreless innings yesterday, his ERA is still 7.52 and his WHIP…

  • Hudson done for the year, McGee may be stepping back.

    June 25, 2022 Los Angeles Dodgers — While protecting a 3 run lead in the 8th inning, Daniel Hudson fell awkwardly off the mound, and suffered a season ending ACL injury. Hudson had been the team leader in holds, and was the only Dodger with a save besides Craig Kimbrel. Bursdar Graterol will take over…

  • A.J. Puk, Zach Jackson the frontrunners for saves in Oakland

    June 22, 2022 Oakland A’s – The A’s placed Dany Jimenez on the IL yesterday with a shoulder injury, though an MRI showed no structural damage. Manager Mark Kotsay mentioned A.J. Puk and Zach Jackson as options to fill in for Jimenez. Updated hierarchy: *Puk | Jackson | Acevedo.* = closer-by-committee Boston Red Sox –…

  • Dany Jimenez placed on the IL with shoulder issue

    June 21, 2022 Oakland A’s – The A’s placed Dany Jimenez on the IL this afternoon with a shoulder injury. AJ Puk is probably the first choice for saves in his absence; Zach Jackson could also get a look. Updated hierarchy: *Puk | Jackson | Acevedo.* = closer-by-committee