Closer Monkey | 2026
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American League East 2024 Preview
March 13, 2024 Baltimore Orioles – As a team last year, the Orioles finished second in the American League in saves, fueled by the breakout season turned in by Félix Bautista. He will miss the season after undergoing elbow surgery, but all will not be lost for the franchise. Craig Kimbrel signed as a free…
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Spring Vibes, March 13: Injury Updates, Colorado’s Closer Competition, Game Recaps and more
With Opening Day (stateside) just over two weeks away, injury news may determine a player’s availability when the season begins. Results in games will vary as well with relievers experiencing a “dead arm” phase in their buildups. Here are the notes of interest from a fantasy perspective. Milwaukee Brewers – Per Sophia Minnaert of Bally…
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Spring Vibes, March 12: Edwin’s triumphant return, Injury Updates, Rays RPs spring debuts
Monday provided a calmer day in “closer” news but also featured spring debuts by two relievers atop their respective bullpen hierarchies. Two updates on teams with lingering health issues, and game recaps. New York Mets – Assuaging any concerns about his knee or velocity, Edwin Díaz made his triumphant return on Monday, striking out the…
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Spring Vibes, March 11: D-Will seeking second opinion, Graterol not traveling to South Korea, Injury Updates galore, Game Recaps, and more
Stealing a line from U2, it was a bloody Sunday for fantasy baseball players, especially in the closer realm. Not only could Devin Williams be sidelined with a back issue, Tanner Scott could not hit water if he fell out of a boat this spring. There was good news for three relievers, plenty of game…
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Spring Vibes, March 10: A new Red Sox reliever with an injury, Chapman thriving in Pittsburgh, Game Recaps, and more
Thanks for stopping by Closer Monkey, although there have not been major changes in any team’s hierarchy, things may change this week, especially once injury return timelines become clearer. Our bullpen depth chart was updated this morning (March 10). Boston Red Sox – After not traveling with the team to the Dominican Republic, Chris Martin…
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