Closer Monkey | 2026
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A quiet return after the All Star Break.
July 15, 2023 Toronto Blue Jays — Jordan Romano was removed from the All Star Game after only 5 pitches, but he threw a side session yesterday, and is reportedly doing much better than expected. Romano may still get a couple days off here, but it seems that he dodged a possible IL stint, which…
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2023 Trade Deadline Buy/Sell: National League
July 14, 2023 —–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 has a small chance (at least 20%) of losing his closer job by the trade…
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2023 Trade Deadline Buy/Sell: American League
July 13, 2023 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.SELL: This player has…
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Jose Alvarado placed on the IL
July 10, 2023 Philadelphia Phillies – The Phillies placed Jose Alvarado on the IL with elbow inflammation, retroactive to July 7. Jeff Hoffman and Matt Strahm are likely to see more hold opportunities as a result, while Gregory Soto moves to the handcuff spot for now. Updated hierarchy: Kimbrel | Soto | Hoffman. HR Derby…
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AJ Puk bounces back while Alex Lange finishes off a combined no-hitter
July 9, 2023 Miami Marlins – The Marlins sent A.J. Puk right back out there after blowing the save the night before and he responded with a scoreless inning for his 15th save of the season. It was important for Puk to lock down this save after failing in his two previous opportunities but it…
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