Closer Monkey | 2026
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Mark Melancon picks up a save; Hunter Strickland on thin ice
August 8, 2022 Cincinnati Reds – Hunter Strickland coughed up a 1-run lead in the 9th, but ended up getting the win after the Reds rallied in the top of the 10th and Ross Detwiler closed the door in the bottom half. It was the first save of the season for Detwiler, who was the…
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We welcome James Karinchak and Aroldis Chapman back to their respective teams’ hierarchies
August 7, 2022 Cleveland Guardians – James Karinchak pitched a perfect 8th inning with a pair of strikeouts (and this crazy celebration) before Emmanuel Clase got the 9th inning. Karinchak allowed runs in his first two outings after he was called up in July but now he has strung together ten straight scoreless appearances. We will…
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Diamondbacks and Angels both going closer-by-committee
August 6, 2022 Baltimore Orioles – The first post-Jorge Lopez save chance went to Felix Bautista, as we anticipated following the trade. Bautista converted, and could kick this asterisk quickly if he gets the next chance or two. Hierarchy remains: *Bautista | Tate | Perez.* = closer-by-committee Tampa Bay Rays – Colin Poche picked up…
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Dany Jimenez impressive in return from injured list
August 5, 2022 Oakland A’s — Dany Jimenez looked great Thursday in his first game back from the IL, striking out the side in the eighth inning. Zach Jackson had some trouble in the ninth, giving up a home run and a walk before A.J. Puk entered to retire Shohei Ohtani for his third save.…
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David Robertson and Zach Jackson pick up saves
August 4, 2022 Philadelphia Phillies — As we expected, it was freshly acquired David Robertson who got the first shot at a save on Wednesday, following up Seranthony Dominguez and Jose Alvarado to shut down the Braves. We’ll keep this a committee based on Rob Thomson’s comments, but we think it’s one that Robertson will…
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