Closer Monkey

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  • 2018 Tiered Closer Rankings

    March 2, 2018 Here are the Monkey’s closer rankings for 2018. As always, we’ve got them divided into tiers for your drafting ease. Tier 1 1. Kenley Jansen 2. Craig Kimbrel 3. Aroldis Chapman Jansen, Kimbrel, and Chapman have it all — proven track records, great ratios, and elite strikeout numbers.  As a bonus, they…

  • Adam Morgan pitching well in Philadelphia

    September 27, 2017 Philadelphia Phillies – Adam Morgan, who has allowed just two runs over his last 25 innings, has recorded a hold in each of his last three appearances, twice pitching after Edubray Ramos. While the lefty isn’t likely to get a save during the final week, he may be worth an add if…

  • Pedro Baez has not been good at pitching lately

    September 20, 2017 Los Angeles Dodgers — Pedro Baez continued his dreadful September on Tuesday, allowing four runs on two hits and two walks to blow a one-run lead. His ERA this month is a miserable 22.50, and not only has he pitched himself out of the hierarchy, he probably pitched himself off the playoff…

  • Will Harris officially returns for Astros

    August 30, 2017 Houston Astros – Will Harris looked sharp on Tuesday in his first appearance since July 5. He retired the side in the sixth inning on just eight pitches, including a strikeout. Hierarchy remains: Giles | Devenski | Harris. Los Angeles Angels – The Angels won, 7-2, on Tuesday night, and normally that…

  • Greg Holland on the hot seat in Colorado

    August 24, 2017 Colorado Rockies —  Greg Holland had a rough Wednesday against his former club, giving up three runs as he recorded his third blown save this month in a walk-off loss to the Royals. After the game, Bud Black said that his initial instinct is to keep Holland as his closer, though he will talk…