Closer Monkey | 2026
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Brock Stewart and Steven Wilson hit the IL
June 29, 2023 Minnesota Twins — Tendinitis in the throwing elbow put Brock Stewart on the IL, where he joins Jorge Lopez (mental health). This leaves Emilio Pagan and Jovani Moran inheriting the middle innings, while Jhoan Duran is now the unquestioned closer ahead of Griffin Jax. Updated hierarchy: Duran | Jax | Pagan. San…
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Andres Muñoz continues to pitch well in Seattle
June 28, 2023 Seattle Mariners – In a bit of a surprising move, closer Paul Sewald faced the 5-6-7 hitters in the eighth inning, allowing a game-tying solo shot, while Andres Muñoz maintained his 0.00 ERA with a scoreless ninth inning. While Sewald has had a good hold on the closer’s role (this was just…
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Kirby Yates gets his first save in three years
June 27, 2023 Atlanta Braves – With the entire Atlanta hierarchy needing a night off after a busy stretch, Kirby Yates picked up his first save of the season. It was only four years ago when Yates was maybe the best reliever in baseball, and while he hasn’t fully recaptured his old form, he’s been…
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Two Career First Saves and Two Kicked Asterisks.
June 26, 2023St. Louis Cardinals – Although last night wasn’t his smoothest outing, Jordan Hicks picked up his 4th straight save for the Cardinals. Although St. Louis has a good amount of depth in their bullpen, this is plenty to kick the asterisk, as Hicks has shaken off a rough start to the year to…
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Hunter Harvey moves to the top of the Nationals’ committee
June 25, 2023 Washington Nationals — Hunter Harvey pitched a scoreless 9th inning for his 5th save of the season while Kyle Finnegan pitched the 8th ahead of him. Harvey has recorded three of the last four saves for the Nationals. Meanwhile, Kyle Finnegan has not recorded a save since May 25th. We will move…
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