Closer Monkey | 2026
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Tyler Duffey, Brusdar Graterol nab saves
July 11, 2022 Minnesota Twins – With the 3-4-5 hitters due up, Jhoan Duran was sent out for the 8th inning, leaving the 9th for Tyler Duffey. Duffey converted for his second save of the year. Hierarchy remains: *Duran | Pagan | Jax.* = closer-by-committee Arizona Diamondbacks – Kyle Nelson pitched a perfect 9th inning…
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Brett Martin records his second straight save and Corey Knebel earns a save
July 10, 2022 Texas Rangers — Dennis Santana got the call in the 8th inning with the Rangers up one but he couldn’t hold the lead as he allowed the tying run to score. After the Rangers scored two runs to take the lead again, Brett Martin pitched a scoreless 9th inning and recorded his…
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Barlow out as closer in Texas, multiple multiple inning saves.
July 9, 2022Texas Rangers — After announcing that Joe Barlow would no longer handle closing duties, the Rangers had a 1 run lead and turned to Brock Burke for the 7th inning, Dennis Santana for the 8th and Brett Martin faced the 2-3-4 hitters in the 9th. Martin converted for his first save of the…
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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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