Closer Monkey

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  • Diego Castillo and Paul Sewald pick up saves

    July 11, 2021 Tampa Bay Rays – Diego Castillo pitched a scoreless 9th on Saturday for his 13th save of the season.  The Rays have only had two saves since June 15th but both have gone to Castillo.  Do we dare mention the thought of removing the asterisk?  Don’t worry Castillo fantasy owners, we wouldn’t…

  • Craig Kimbrel could be traded

    July 10, 2021 Chicago Cubs — The Cubs won last night, but the real news is that they are actively shopping Craig Kimbrel. With everywhere from the Astros and A’s to the Yankees as possible landing places, the Cubs will be looking to cash in on Kimbrel’s return to form. Kimbrel would likely remain a…

  • Jake Diekman gets first save in over a month

    July 9, 2021 Oakland A’s – For the first time since late May, Jake Diekman has earned a save, doing so Thursday night after Lou Trivino pitched the eighth inning. The pair split up facing the heart of a deep Astros batting order, with the righty Trivino taking on RHB Martin Maldonato (LHB Jason Castro…

  • Ranger Suarez could be the new closer for the Phillies

    July 4, 2021 Philadelphia Phillies — With the Phillies up two runs heading into the 9th inning, manager Joe Girardi called on Ranger Suarez to try and close out the game.  Suarez responded with a clean inning to earn his first career save.  Girardi said that Jose Alvarado was available but he went with Suarez…

  • Michael Fulmer hits the IL while Archie Bradley picks up a save

    June 28, 2021 Detroit Tigers – Michael Fulmer was placed on the IL yesterday with a neck strain, marking his second trip to the list this month. While the timeline for his return isn’t available, Manager AJ Hinch said that he would at least be out for the Cleveland series and that they weren’t going…