Closer Monkey | 2026
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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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Kenley Jansen leaves game with injury
August 24, 2023 Boston Red Sox – Kenley Jansen left Wednesday’s game with right hamstring tightness after retiring the first batter he faced in the ninth inning. If Jansen misses any time, Chris Martin will be the frontrunner to close games for Boston. Martin pitched the eighth inning of a tie game on Tuesday, so…
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Detroit returns to Alex Lange
August 23, 2023 Detroit Tigers — Just when we thought it might be time to anoint Jason Foley Tigers closer, Alex Lange stepped back up to earn two straight saves. There’s been no official word from the team, but if Lange can overcome his struggle with wildness, we expect him to have the edge in…
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Jose Alvarado returns from injury
August 22, 2023 Philadelphia Phillies — Jose Alvarado has returned from the injured list and will resume a high-leverage role right away. Updated hierarchy: Kimbrel | Alvarado | Dominguez. Chicago Cubs — Our only vulture save projection for Monday was successful, as Mark Leiter Jr. indeed came on to finish the job for the Cubs. …
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A pair of first career saves
August 21, 2023 Seattle Mariners – The Mariners were forced to go to their bullpen early, and with only Andres Munoz and Gabriel Speier left as high leverage arms they gave Munoz the 8th inning. This left the 9th for Speier, who converted for his first career save. This was almost certainly a matchup based…
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