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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…
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Trade Deadline Buy/Sell: National League
July 13, 2017 Special Update (Part 2 of 2 — read Part 1 here) —– Glossary: BUY+: This player has a strong chance (at least 50%) of becoming a closer by the trade deadline. BUY: This player has a small chance (at least 20%) of becoming a closer by the trade deadline. SELL: This player…
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Trade Deadline Buy/Sell: American League
July 12, 2017 Special Update (Part 1 of 2 — check back tomorrow for the National League) —– Glossary: BUY+: This player has a strong chance (at least 50%) of becoming a closer by the trade deadline. BUY: This player has a small chance (at least 20%) of becoming a closer by the trade deadline.…
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Mark Melancon returns to the disabled list
June 28, 2017 San Francisco Giants – Mark Melancon needs another stint on the DL, so the Giants will have to make do with some combination of Hunter Strickland and Sam Dyson in the 9th inning. Dyson probably can’t go today, having pitched 2 innings yesterday, but appears to be the leading choice, according to…
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Angels bullpen becoming more muddled by the day
June 26, 2017 Los Angeles Angels – Cam Bedrosian, Blake Parker, Keynan Middleton, David Hernandez, and Huston Street spent Friday and Saturday sorting out who would be the best man for the 9th inning in a strong Angels bullpen that still has yet to establish any defined roles for its relievers. Then, on Sunday, in…