Closer Monkey | 2026
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Scott McGough hits the IL; Camilo Doval roughed up
September 18, 2023 San Francisco Giants – Camilo Doval entered the 9th with a 5-run lead and promptly got into a mess of trouble, allowing 4 runs while only logging two outs, eventually departing with the tying run on first base. Taylor Rogers came on to get the 1-out save, his second of the season.…
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Tyler Kinley records another save
September 17, 2023 Colorado Rockies – In game 2 of their doubleheader yesterday, Tyler Kinley pitched a scoreless 9th inning to pick up his 4th save of the season. Kinley recorded a pair of saves last week after Justin Lawrence vultured one and he seems to still be the clear option in the 9th for…
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A Rare Royal Vulture Save
September 16, 2023Philadelphia Phillies – Craig Kimbrel took the 8th inning last night, and after 2 quick outs he walked the bases loaded before escaping without giving up a run. This left the save to Jose Alvarado, who also loaded the bases (and gave up a run) before getting a strikeout to end the game…
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Tommy Kahnle picks up save for Yankees
September 15, 2023 New York Yankees — As foretold by the Vulture Save Watch, Tommy Kahnle was used in a closing role during Thursday’s doubleheader against the Red Sox. He tossed the final two innings to earn the save in the nightcap. Hierarchy remains: Holmes | Kahnle | Peralta. VULTURE SAVE WATCHToday:1. Colin Holderman (PIT)…
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Chris Martin closing for Boston this week
September 14, 2023 Boston Red Sox — As we alerted you yesterday, Kenley Jansen has COVID-19 and will be out at least seven days on that specialized IL. Chris Martin should be in line for whatever saves come in Jansen’s absence, with Josh Winckowski, Garrett Whitlock, and John Schreiber in the middle-innings mix. Updated hierarchy:…
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