Closer Monkey | 2026
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James McArthur pitches his way to the top of the Royals’ hierarchy
September 23, 2023 Kansas City Royals – James McArthur pitched 1.2 scoreless innings with a pair of strikeouts to pick up his second save. McArthur has an ugly ERA because he gave up 7 earned runs in one inning in his first appearance of the season but he has reeled off nine straight scoreless outings…
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Jose Alvarado has more September saves than Craig Kimbrel
September 22, 2023 Philadelphia Phillies — On Thursday, Jose Alvarado notched his third save in September — in all of the saves, Craig Kimbrel served as his setup man, so this situation definitely has entered committee status. Kimbrel himself has just two saves in September. Updated hierarchy: *Kimbrel | Alvarado | Dominguez.* = closer-by-committee Los…
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Garrett Crochet and Jason Adam return
September 21, 2023 Chicago White Sox – Aaron Bummer and Bryan Shaw are in line for saves now that Gregory Santos is out for the year, but they’ll be joined in the bullpen by old friend Garrett Crochet. Although Crochet might be a starter next season, he’s likely to stay in relief for the next…
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Gregory Santos placed on IL
September 20, 2023 Chicago White Sox – Gregory Santos’ season is over, as the righty was placed on the IL with elbow inflammation. Look for Bryan Shaw and Aaron Bummer to lead this committee through the end of the year. Updated hierarchy: *Bummer | Shaw | Ramsey.* = closer-by-committee
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Watch out for the red-hot Royals!
September 20, 2023 Kansas City Royals – Don’t look now, but the Royals have won six of their last seven games! Four different relievers have picked up a save in that span, with Collin Snider earning his first MLB save on Tuesday. Carlos Hernandez faced the 9-1-2 hitters in the eighth and gave up a…
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