Closer Monkey | 2026
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Tommy Kahnle’s season is over
September 26, 2023 New York Yankees – Tommy Kahnle was placed on the IL with right shoulder inflammation, effectively ending his season. Look for Ian Hamilton to get any opportunities that don’t go to Clay Holmes in the final week. Updated hierarchy: Holmes | Hamilton | Weissert. VULTURE SAVE WATCHToday1. Brusdar Graterol – The Dodgers…
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Rangers look to an old friend for 9th inning help
September 25, 2023 Cincinnati Reds – Coming off two rough outings on Wednesday and Saturday, the Reds opted to pitch Alexis Diaz in the 8th inning with a 1-run lead. Diaz did his job, leaving the 9th for Ian Gibaut, who converted for the save. Diaz had been so good all season long — save…
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Two hits for the vulture save watch and updates from playoff contenders
September 24, 2023Pittsburgh Pirates — As the Vulture Save Watch noted, David Bednar needed a rest last night, so the 9th inning duties fell to Carmen Mlodzinski. Mlodzinski allowed a run and let the tying run reach 3rd base before an 11 pitch strikeout and a flyout stranded the runner for the first save of…
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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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