Closer Monkey | 2026

  • 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.…

  • 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…

  • 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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