Closer Monkey

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  • Yimi Garcia picks up his first save and could be in line for more

    April 11, 2021 Miami Marlins – We suggested in our previous Marlins update to keep an eye on Yimi Garcia and sure enough, it was Garcia who got the call in the 9th inning with the Marlins protecting a three-run lead yesterday.  Garcia pitched a perfect inning to pick up his first save of the…

  • Emmanuel Clase records first save for Cleveland

    April 10, 2021 Cleveland Indians – With a 3 run lead in the ninth, Emmanuel Clase got the ball for the Indians. He continued his dominant start, striking out 2 in a clean inning to earn his first save of the year. Clase has yet to allow a baserunner due mostly to his triple-digit cutter.…

  • Ian Kennedy, Chris Devenski earn save chances

    April 7, 2021 Arizona Diamondbacks — Joakim Soria landed on the IL Tuesday thanks to his calf injury, which paved the way for Chris Devenski’s second save opportunity of the season. Devenski was unable to deliver, as he allowed a two-out solo shot that tied the game. Despite allowing a solo homer in each of…

  • Brad Hand not on the opening day roster due to COVID

    April 6, 2021 Washington Nationals – Closer Brad Hand will not be on the opening day roster due to the COVID outbreak on the Nationals.  The team will likely turn to a committee, with Daniel Hudson and Tanner Rainey being the two most likely to get save chances while Hand is out. Updated hierarchy: *Hudson…

  • Chad Green (and the Vulture Save Watch) records first save of the season

    April 4, 2021 New York Yankees — Chad Green got the final four outs of the Yankees’ victory yesterday to record his first save of the season.  More importantly, it was the first (of hopefully very many) for the Vulture Save Watch.  Aroldis Chapman should return to closing now that his two-game suspension is over.  …