Closer Monkey | 2026

  • 2022 Trade Deadline Buy/Sell: National League

    July 22, 2022 —–Glossary:BUY+: This player has a strong chance (at least 50%) of becoming a closer by the trade deadline.BUY: This player has a small chance (at least 20%) of becoming a closer by the trade deadline.SELL: This player has a small chance (at least 20%) of losing his closer job by the trade…

  • Rafael Montero earns save for Astros; Ryan Pressly on paternity list

    July 22, 2022 Houston Astros — With Ryan Pressly on the paternity list, the Astros leaned on Rafael Montero to win both games of Thursday’s doubleheader. Montero pitched a clean eighth inning in Game 1, retiring the 2-3-4 hitters with a one-run lead. Hector Neris allowed the tying run in the ninth but wound up…

  • Ryan Pressly goes on paternity list

    July 21, 2022 Houston Astros — Ryan Pressly will miss a few games on the paternity list and Rafael Montero should handle any closing opportunities for Houston in the meantime. Updated hierarchy: Montero | Stanek | Neris.

  • Trade Deadline Buy/Sell: American League

    July 21, 2022 Special Update (Part 1 of 2 — check back later for the National League) —–Glossary:BUY+: This player has a strong chance (at least 50%) of becoming a closer by the trade deadline.BUY: This player has a small chance (at least 20%) of becoming a closer by the trade deadline.SELL: This player has…

  • Pete Fairbanks appears for first time in 2022; Jose Alvarado turning heads for Phillies

    July 18, 2022 Tampa Bay Rays — Pete Fairbanks has made his return for Tampa, appearing in his first game of 2022 on Sunday. He entered in the eighth inning with a three-run lead against the Orioles and allowed a run. Jason Adam took the ball in the ninth and converted for his fourth save.…

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