Closer Monkey | 2026
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Yankees’ committee continues to get the job done
June 5, 2023 New York Yankees – With Michael King having thrown 33 pitches on Saturday, the Yankees leaned on Clay Holmes, who finished the 7th inning and got the first two outs of the 8th, followed by Wandy Peralta, who notched the final four outs for his 4th save of the year. Hierarchy remains:…
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Justin Lawrence records second straight save for Rockies
June 4, 2023Colorado Rockies — Justin Lawrence picked up his second straight save and this was a little more conventional. Lawrence came on to get the last out of the 8th inning with the Rockies up 3 and stuck around to pitch the 9th and close out the win. Pierce Johnson has really struggled recently…
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Lawrence records save in 5 run game, Anderson rising in Texas.
June 3, 2023 Texas Rangers – With a fully rested bullpen the Rangers gave the ball to rookie Grant Anderson in the 8th inning of a 2 run game. He successfully bridged the gap to Will Smith for his first career hold. Anderson turned some heads with a 7 strikeout debut, and this hold suggests…
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Angels’ Ben Joyce looks electric against Astros’ top hitters
June 2, 2023 Los Angeles Angels — Flamethrower Ben Joyce, drafted in 2022, burst upon the scene this week. He brought his electric stuff to face the Astros Thursday, throwing 10 pitches at 101 mph or above and striking out Yordan Alvarez and Jose Altuve in his one inning of work. They can’t keep Joyce away…
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Saves for Hunter Harvey, Jalen Beeks, and Buck Farmer
June 1, 2023 Milwaukee Brewers — Joel Payamps has been getting the seventh inning ahead of Peter Strzelecki and Devin Williams, and we think he’s best-positioned to pick up a save if those two need a night off. Updated hierarchy: Williams | Strzelecki | Payamps. Washington Nationals — Washington just won’t commit to a traditional…
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