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Closer Monkey | 2026

  • Helsley activated amid multiple vulture save options. 

    August 27, 2022Baltimore Orioles – As the vulture save watch predicted, it was Dillon Tate getting the save as Felix Bautista got the night off. Cionel Perez actually was brought out for the 9th inning first, but after putting the tying run on base, Dillon Tate came in for the last out and his 3rd…

  • Rafael Montero earns save for Astros with Ryan Pressly injured

    August 26, 2022 Houston Astros – With Ryan Pressly on the injured list, Rafael Montero recorded the final three outs Thursday for his eighth save and will continue to see save chances in the meantime. Updated hierarchy: Montero | Neris | Abreu Seattle Mariners — Paul Sewald got the night off Thursday after going in…

  • Ryan Pressly to IL with stiff neck

    August 25, 2022Houston Astros – Ryan Pressly was placed on the IL with neck stiffness. We expect Rafael Montero to take the bulk of save chances but Hector Neris will also be in the mix. Updated hierarchy: Montero | Neris | Abreu

  • Josh Staumont to the injured list, Zack Britton on the way back

    August 25, 2022 Kansas City Royals — The day after a 42-pitch outing, Josh Staumont hit the injured list with biceps tendinitis. The righty doesn’t believe the injury is serious. Now that Amir Garrett is done with his two-game suspension for throwing a drink at a fan, he should take over the seventh inning. Updated…

  • Yankees continue to not be confident in Aroldis Chapman

    August 24, 2022 New York Yankees – The Yankees continued to do everything they can to avoid Aroldis Chapman pitching in a high-leverage spot, trying to get 3+ innings out of Clarke Schmidt to close out Tuesday’s tilt against the Mets. Schmidt ran into trouble in the ninth, however, which forced Aaron Boone to call…

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