Closer Monkey

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  • Yes, Bud Norris is still the Angels’ closer

    August 9, 2017 Los Angeles Angels — Keynan Middleton overcame a solo home run to pick up his first career save. Bud Norris hadn’t pitched since Sunday, but after Tuesday’s win Mike Scioscia said that he wanted to give Norris and Blake Parker a night off because they’ve pitched so much. Norris has struggled lately,…

  • Is Jose Leclerc leading the committee in Texas?

    August 2, 2017 [EDITOR’S NOTE: We’re running our Donation Drive this week. As always, we are extremely grateful for your support!] Texas Rangers – If the last two games are any indication, Alex Claudio is perhaps not the preferred arm in the ninth inning for the Rangers. With Texas trailing by a run, Claudio pitched…

  • Brandon Kintzler traded to Nationals

    July 31, 2017 Minnesota Twins – The Twins have shipped Brandon Kintzler off, leaving the cupboard pretty bare when it comes to 9th inning options. Veteran Matt Belisle has been pitching best as of late, while Trevor Hildenberger had a strong outing Sunday. Taylor Rogers seemed the best option as recently as a week ago,…

  • Trade Deadline Preview — relievers to add NOW

    July 31, 2017 TLDR Shopping List Tier 1: Kirby Yates, AJ Ramos if he’s available. Tier 2: Matt Belisle, Brad Brach. Tier 3: Cam Bedrosian, Michael Lorenzen. Tier 4: Phil Maton, Darren O’Day, Mychal Givens.   San Diego Padres – Brad Hand is the hottest reliever on the market and is drawing interest from teams…

  • 2017 Closer Monkey Donation Drive

    It’s everyone’s favorite week of the year — the Closer Monkey Donation Drive! We know you’ve missed these heavyhanded pleas for the past 51 weeks of your life, so we’re thrilled to be bringing back one of our most popular features! Seriously though, we’re grateful for any support that you’re willing to offer. In the…