Closer Monkey

Closer Monkey | 2026

  • 2023 AL East Preview

    March 13, 2023 Baltimore Orioles — There’s a lot of optimism in Baltimore after a surprising 83-win season in 2022 – an astonishing 31-win improvement from 2021. Part of the resurgence can be attributed to a strong back half of the bullpen, led by 6-foot-8 Felix Bautista, who had 15 saves, a 2.19 ERA, a…

  • 2023 AL Central Preview

    March 13, 2023 Chicago White Sox — All-Star closer Liam Hendriks is expected to begin the season on the IL after announcing in January that he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.  The White Sox have a number of options to close games while Hendriks is out, but it looks like they will not have a…

  • 2023 AL West Preview

    March 13, 2023 Houston Astros — Houston returns all their top arms from a phenomenal 2022 bullpen, including top closer Ryan Pressly, last seen shutting the door on the Phillies to seal the World Series. Rafael Montero, Bryan Abreu, and Hector Neris are ready to set the table for Pressly in the late innings. Starting…

  • Ryan Helsley leaves game after hurting finger

    October 5, 2022 St. Louis Cardinals – Ryan Helsley left Tuesday’s ninth inning after throwing just five pitches, as the team removed him as a precaution after he jammed his right middle finger. With the Cardinals preparing for the postseason, don’t expect Helsley to be available today. Hierarchy remains: Helsley | Gallegos | Pallante. New…

  • Dillon Tate to close in season’s final series

    October 4, 2022 Kansas City Royals – Taylor Clarke got a 10th inning save on Monday, after the rest of the Kansas City hierarchy had already pitched. It was his third of the season. Hierarchy remains: Barlow | Coleman | Garrett. Toronto Blue Jays – Tim Mayza pitched the 7th inning with the Blue Jays…

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