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Closer Monkey | 2026

  • Josh Hader secures another save

    September 14, 2022 San Diego Padres — Josh Hader now has the Padres’ last three saves after he locked down a 2-0 win on Tuesday. That, combined with the fact that Nick Martinez hasn’t pitched since last Wednesday, is enough to drop the asterisk.Updated hierarchy: Hader | Martinez | Garcia. Philadelphia Phillies — Seranthony Dominguez…

  • Brandon Hughes posts another solid outing

    September 13, 2022 Chicago Cubs – Committee leader Brandon Hughes came on in a tough spot in the 8th, successfully getting out of the jam. He then stayed on for the 9th, whereupon he allowed a solo home run, but got the job done to earn his 5th save. If you’re going to own a…

  • Matt Barnes ascending; Kenley Jansen’s struggles continue

    September 12, 2022 Boston Red Sox – A dare-we-say resurgent Matt Barnes pitched a clean 9th inning for his 5th save of the season. He’s now logged two of the last four Boston saves (John Schreiber got the other two) and Alex Cora likes what he sees from the righty, who came into the season…

  • Jose Leclerc moves to the top of the Rangers’ committee while Tim Mayza records a save

    September 11, 2022 Texas Rangers – Jonathan Hernandez pitched the 8th inning yesterday with the Rangers down four runs.  That’s certainly not the spot for a closer to pitch and although he didn’t allow any runs, he allowed a hit and two walks in the inning.  Hernandez has allowed eight walks in his last four…

  • Floro takes the lead in Miami, Pressly returns from the IL.

    September 10, 2022Miami Marlins — Tanner Scott was used in the seventh inning again, and when he ran into trouble Steven Okert preserved the lead through the 8th inning. This left the save to Dylan Floro, who converted for his 4th on the year. It had been almost 3 weeks but Scott did have the…

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