Closer Monkey

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  • Bud Norris should be okay and two NL relievers are off the DL

    July 7, 2018 St. Louis Cardinals — After his injury scare, Bud Norris underwent an MRI on Friday. The results showed no structural damage. Norris believes he will be ready to go today, although the Cardinals may elect to rest him further. Hierarchy remains: Norris | Hicks | Tuivailala. Philadelphia Phillies — Edubray Ramos was activated from the DL…

  • Arodys Vizcaino activated from the DL

    July 4, 2018 Atlanta Braves — Arodys Vizcaino was activated from the DL on Tuesday and will return to his role as the Braves closer. Manager Brian Snitker did say that he plans to be careful with Vizcaino for the rest of the season and won’t push him a lot. He also said that he…

  • Wily Peralta heads to the front of the line in Kansas City

    June 26, 2018 Kansas City Royals — The Royals bullpen remains unstable, as Wily Peralta picked up his first career save on Monday in a 2-0 victory. After the game, Ned Yost said his plan all along was to use Peralta in the ninth, with Kevin McCarthy and Brandon Maurer slated for the seventh and…

  • By god, that’s Joakim Soria’s music!

    June 6, 2018 Chicago White Sox – Joakim Soria was the last of four White Sox pitchers to take the mound in the eighth, and after he recorded the final out of the inning, he stayed on for the ninth to convert his first save since April 27. No, that’s not a typo. Joakim Soria…

  • Raisel Iglesias placed on the DL

    May 23, 2018 Cincinnati Reds – Raisel Iglesias has been placed on the 10-day DL. Jared Hughes should take over the closer’s role in the meantime. Michael Lorenzen, who was recalled today, will join Amir Garrett in being the bridge to Hughes. Updated hierarchy: Hughes | Garrett | Lorenzen.