Closer Monkey | 2026
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Felix Bautista done for the year
October 3, 2022 Baltimore Orioles – Felix Bautista is being shut down for the season with knee discomfort. It’s not serious and won’t affect his offseason, but the Orioles, who had a spirited season but ultimately fell short of the playoffs, are being cautious. Look for Dillon Tate to grab any remaining saves. Updated hierarchy:…
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Felix Bautista is day to day with knee soreness
October 3, 2022 Baltimore Orioles – Felix Bautista is still day to day with some knee soreness, so the Orioles gave Sunday’s save chance to Dillon Tate, who converted for his 5th save of the season. Hierarchy remains: *Bautista | Tate | Perez.* = closer-by-committee Miami Marlins – The fifth man out of the bullpen…
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Brandon Hughes and Ryan Tepera record saves
October 2, 2022 Chicago Cubs — Manuel Rodriguez got the first two outs of the 9th inning but after walking Jake Fraley, Brandon Hughes came on to record the final out and pick up his eighth save of the season. The Cubs have won ten of their last eleven games and have recorded eight saves…
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Holmes likely out until the playoffs, while the Mariners make history.
October 1, 2022Baltimore Orioles – Felix Bautista was brought in with a man on 1st and no outs in the 8th inning to face the 9-1-2 hitters of a tie game. He pitched well (including an intentional pass to Aaron Judge) which left the save chance to rookie DL Hall. Hall struck out 2 on…
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Paul Sewald gets an ugly hold; slew of relievers snag vulture saves
September 30, 2022 Seattle Mariners — Seattle is on the verge of its first postseason berth since their magical 116-win season in 2001, and seven relievers helped get them closer to clinching Thursday in an 11-inning affair. Paul Sewald came on in the seventh with a three-run lead to face the 9-1-2 hitters (two of…
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