Closer Monkey | 2026
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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)…
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