Closer Monkey | 2026
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David Robertson removed as Miami Closer
August 27, 2023Miami Marlins – The Marlins are removing David Robertson from the closers role after struggles the last week. Tanner Scott will get the first chances, but expect Andrew Nardi and A.J. Puk to be in the mix as well. Updated hierarchy: Scott | Nardi | Puk.
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Bautista to IL and a Late Night Balk.
August 27, 2023Baltimore Orioles – As we alerted yesterday, Felix Bautista has been placed on the IL with “some degree of injury” to his UCL. The severity of the injury isn’t yet known, but any UCL injury is likely to keep Bautista out for the rest of the regular season. Yennier Cano, already one of…
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Felix Bautista heading to the IL
August 26, 2023 Baltimore Orioles – Felix Bautista will head to the IL with “some degree of injury” to his UCL. Yennier Cano will likely see the bulk of the save chances while Bautista is out, with Shintaro Fujinami and Danny Coulombe setting up Cano. Updated hierarchy: Cano | Fujinami | Coulombe.
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Felix Bautista leaves game with arm discomfort
August 26, 2023 Baltimore Orioles – Felix Bautista got the first two outs of the 9th inning but then left the game with arm discomfort. Manager Brandon Hyde hopes he will be ok today but we will keep an eye on this and alert you if Bautista will miss an extended period of time. Danny…
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It’s time to talk about Rangers’ Will Smith
August 25, 2023 Texas Rangers – Will Smith allowed a solo home run Thursday in his inning of work. That on its own is no big deal, but the appearance was his third straight that he’s been scored upon. He has allowed runs in six of his last eight appearances, raising his season ERA from…
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