Closer Monkey | 2026
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Joe Barlow replaced by closer committee in Texas
July 8, 2022 Texas Rangers — Joe Barlow is out of the closer role in Texas at least “temporarily.” The ninth inning will be matchup-based going forward, with Dennis Santana, Brett Martin, Matt Moore, and Brock Burke all in the mix. Updated hierarchy: *Santana | Martin | Moore.* = closer-by-committee
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Craig Kimbrel struggles and Alex Vesia bails him out for save
July 8, 2022 Los Angeles Dodgers – Craig Kimbrel had a tough outing in the ninth on Thursday, allowing a run on a double. He also threw a wild pitch and allowed a walk. He recorded two outs before being pulled for Alex Vesia, who struck out the final batter for his first save. Kimbrel…
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Jake McGee continues his Giants slide
July 7, 2022 San Francisco Giants — Camilo Doval entered the ninth with a two-run lead, but four baserunners later, lefty Sam Long had to come on to retire the last out and grab his first career save. Former closer Jake McGee was fresh, but Gabe Kapler said he preferred Long in the spot. This…
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Craig Kimbrel will avoid the IL
July 6, 2022 Los Angeles Dodgers – Craig Kimbrel’s CT scan came back clean yesterday, which means he will avoid the IL and be available today. Brusdar Graterol closed out Tuesday’s win for his second save of the season. Hierarchy remains: Kimbrel | Graterol | Phillips. Houston Astros – Rafael Montero allowed a run but…
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Liam Hendriks returns from the IL; Will Smith now atop his committee
July 5, 2022 Chicago White Sox – Liam Hendriks is back from the IL and looked very sharp as he mowed down the Twins in the 8th inning, striking out the side on 14 pitches. Look for him to slot right back into his spot atop the White Sox hierarchy. Updated hierarchy: Hendriks | Graveman…
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