Closer Monkey | 2026

  • Phillips gets extra rest, Bush returns.

    June 24, 2023Los Angeles Dodgers – Just prior to last night’s game, Dave Roberts said that despite having Thursday off he wanted to stay away from Evan Phillips due to his recent workload. True to his word, this left the 9th inning for Brusdar Graterol, who needed only 7 pitches to close out a 1…

  • Scott McGough records another save for Diamondbacks

    June 23, 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks — Scott McGough was called upon in the ninth Thursday after Joe Mantiply gave up a two-run shot with a four-run lead and he was able to record the final two outs for the save. Miguel Castro and Andrew Chafin had pitched in setup roles earlier in the game, and it…

  • Scott McGough takes the reins in Arizona

    June 22, 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks — This is now Scott McGough’s committee to lead after a dominant two-inning, four-strikeout save on Wednesday. McGough has now gone 15 straight appearances (20.1 IP) without allowing an earned run. Updated hierarchy: *McGough | Chafin | Castro.* = closer-by-committee New York Yankees — Clay Holmes did in fact get Wednesday…

  • Corey Kluber collects first career save

    June 21, 2023 Boston Red Sox – Corey Kluber recorded his first MLB save by allowing four runs on five hits (including three homers) in the final three innings of a 10-4 win. Hierarchy remains: Jansen | Martin | Winckowski. VULTURE SAVE WATCHToday1. Lucas Sims (CIN) – Alexis Diaz has gone back-to-back.2. Joe Kelly (CHW)…

  • Jordan Hicks is a hoss; Alex Lange bounces back

    June 20, 2023 Detroit Tigers – After a brutal outing on Sunday, Alex Lange turned in a perfect 9th inning, needing just 12 pitches to dispatch the Royals for his 11th save. The Tigers have been mixing and matching more with Lange and Jason Foley, so the committee tag stays for the time being, but…

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