Closer Monkey | 2026
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Jason Foley picks up another save for the Tigers
August 20, 2023 Detroit Tigers – Jason Foley struck out a pair in a perfect 9th inning to record his 7th save of the season. Foley has recoreded the last three saves for the Tigers and one more should be enough to kick the asterisk. Hierarchy remains: *Foley | Brieske | Cisnero.* = closer-by-committee Los…
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Kittridge returns for Tampa Bay and the vultures look at 3 double headers.
August 19, 2023Tampa Bay Rays – Andrew Kittridge had not pitched in the majors since June 7, 2022, when he was the nominal leader of the volatile Tampa Bay Rays committee. After a 15 month recovery from Tommy John surgery, and a long minor league rehab stint he was expected to ease his way back…
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Two days, two saves for Matt Brash
August 18, 2023 New York Mets – With Adam Ottavino and Brooks Raley getting the day off, the Mets used Drew Smith to get out of a tight spot in the 7th inning. That left the save chance to Trevor Gott, who converted for his first of the season. Hierarchy remains: *Ottavino | Raley |…
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Hunter Harvey, Jordan Romano return from the IL
August 16, 2023 Washington Nationals – Hunter Harvey returned from the IL on Tuesday, pitching a perfect ninth inning with the Nationals trailing by a run. Manager Davey Martinez said that Kyle Finnegan will remain as the team’s closer while Harvey slots into a setup role. Updated hierarchy: Finnegan | Harvey | Weems. Toronto Blue…
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