Closer Monkey | 2026
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Jhoan Duran records another save while three others record their first career saves
July 17, 2022 Minnesota Twins – Jhoan Duran struck out three over two scoreless innings to pick up his 6th save of the season. The Twins have not had many saves opportunities recently but Duran had a great first half of the season so we will see if he can establish himself as the primary…
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A Hader Meltdown and a Houckdini
July 16, 2022 Boston Red Sox – New York’s hottest ticket was last night’s Red-Sox Yankees game. This one had everything: pre game IL moves; Aaron Boone getting ejected arguing balls and strikes; a Ryan Brasier Vulture Save; and a Houckdini. What’s a Houckdini? It’s that thing where you commit a throwing error to let…
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Davey Martinez names Kyle Finnegan as closer for Nationals with Tanner Rainey out
July 15, 2022 Washington Nationals — Manager Davey Martinez said Thursday that Kyle Finnegan is going to be “the guy” with Tanner Rainey on the 60-day IL. He adds that if Finnegan is unavailable, Carl Edwards Jr., Steve Cishek and Jordan Weems are all candidates for save chances. Updated hierarchy: Finnegan | Edwards | Cishek.…
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Kyle Finnegan and Carl Edwards should see some save chances in Washington
July 14, 2022 Washington Nationals — As we noted last night, Tanner Rainey is out for at least two months with a sprained UCL, and we expect Kyle Finnegan and Carl Edwards Jr. to split save chances in his absence. Updated hierarchy: *Finnegan | Edwards | Cishek.* = closer-by-committee Seattle Mariners — Two Mariners wins…
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Kyle Finnegan and Carl Edwards Jr. to the top of the Nationals pen with Tanner Rainey out for at least two months
July 13, 2022 Washington Nationals — Prior to Wednesday’s doubleheader, Tanner Rainey was suddenly placed on the 60-day IL with a sprained UCL. Tyler Clippard joined the club as a result, but we think Kyle Finnegan and Carl Edwards Jr. have the best shot at save chances, with Steve Cishek and Andres Machado a little…
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