Closer Monkey | 2026
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Monkey Bytes, May 6: Clase closed for save number 10, Bednar secures his sixth, Game Recaps, and more from a crazy slate
Sunday’s full slate featured a rain-shortened save in New York and a blown save by Edwin Díaz. There were six saves total on the day, along with many games decided by the bullpens. Evan Phillips was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain. He incurred the injury while playing…
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Monkey Bytes, May 5: Kimbrel removed during the 9th, Two Ancillary Saves, and Holmes locks down his 11th
Saturday provided a slippery slate for saves, with only six recorded across the 15-game slate. There’s nothing imminent, but Baltimore may manage the workload of Craig Kimbrel much more closely moving forward, he was removed from his save chance with runners on the corners and one out in Cincinnati. Two ancillary saves occurred, but both…
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Monkey Bytes, May 4: Kimbrel returns and records another historic save, Durán dominates, Megill records his second, Game Recaps, and more
Another fantastic full-slate Friday provided a bevy of intriguing high-leverage events, especially with Craig Kimbrel recording his eighth save of the season, and 425th of his career while striking out the side in Cincinnati. He moved into a tie with Kenley Jansen for the fifth most saves all-time. Despite missing time with an oblique injury,…
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