Closer Monkey | 2026
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Craig Kimbrel tightening his grip on closer role in Philly
May 22, 2023 New York Yankees – Michael King got the day off after throwing 33 pitches on Saturday, and a solid 8th from Wandy Peralta was followed by a deeply shaky 9th by Clay Holmes (24 pitches, 3 baserunners), but Holmes got the job done to earn his 5th save of the year. This…
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Miguel Castro records save for Diamondbacks
May 21, 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks — Andrew Chafin got the call in the 8th inning yesterday to face the 2-3-4 hitters in the Pirates’ lineup. He pitched a scoreless inning and that left the save chance in the 9th inning for Miguel Castro. Castro struck out the side for his 4th save of the season. …
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Jackson to the IL and Tampa shuffles again.
May 20, 2023Tampa Bay Rays — With a 1 run lead the Rays went with Jason Adam in the 8th inning and Pete Fairbanks in the 9th. Both got the job done to convert the Hold/Save combo. Adam arguably had the tougher assignment, as he faced the top of the order, and this being the…
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Zach Jackson to IL, replaced by a new committee in theory
May 19, 2023 Oakland A’s — Zach Jackson has a strained tendon in his elbow and is going on the injured list. No pitcher on the active roster has a save, but we expect the rare chances to be split among Richard Lovelady, Garrett Acton, and Sam Moll. Hierarchy remains: *Lovelady | Acton | Moll.*…
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Marlins’ Dylan Floro taking hold of closer role
May 19, 2023 Miami Marlins – With A.J. Puk out, Dylan Floro has collected the past three saves for the Marlins, doing so in just a five-day stretch this week, including on Thursday. It sure seems like this is Floro’s job at this point, at least until Puk returns. Updated hierarchy: Floro | Scott |…
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