Closer Monkey | 2026
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Josh Hader continues to struggle, while Helsley heads to Paternity Leave
August 20. 2022St. Louis Cardinals — Ryan Helsley will be on the Paternity list for a couple of days, and while last night’s game was not a save situation we saw Giovanny Gallegos protect a 4 run lead. We expect Gallegos to see any save chances that come along, with Genesis Cabrera in the mix…
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Ryan Helsley to the Paternity List
August 19, 2022St. Louis Cardinals — Ryan Helsley is headed to the Paternity list for a couple days. Giovanny Gallegos will handle closing duties til he is back. Updated hierarchy: Gallegos | Cabrera | Hicks.
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Matt Moore returns for Rangers; what’s wrong with Josh Hader?
August 19, 2022 Texas Rangers — Matt Moore was activated Thursday from his one-day stay on the bereavement list, which followed his time on the paternity list. As we told you yesterday, mom and baby are doing fine, so don’t worry, but it’s likely everyone is a bit tired. That didn’t seem to affect Moore,…
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Aroldis Chapman earns a win, an assist, and an even hotter seat
August 18, 2022 New York Yankees — A walk-off grand slam is a wonderful thing, but the Yankees needed it because of more control issues by Aroldis Chapman — two walks preceding a seeing-eye double. Chapman has the obvious pedigree to close, but Aaron Boone has shown once already this year that he’s not afraid…
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Clay Holmes to IL, Aroldis Chapman returns to closer role
August 17, 2022 New York Yankees – As expected, Clay Holmes has been placed on the IL with a back strain. Aroldis Chapman will close in his place, and if he keeps up this current run of good form, may not give the job back. Updated hierarchy: Chapman | Effross | Peralta.
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