Closer Monkey | 2026
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Jose Quijada grabs a save for the Angels
April 6, 2023 Los Angeles Angels — Jose Quijada is getting late-inning high-leverage work over Ryan Tepera and has moved into the Angel hierarchy as a result. On Wednesday, Carlos Estevez got an extra day of rest, with manager Phil Nevin trying to avoid overusing his top arms in the early season, and Quijada actually…
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Finnegan sets a fire, Jameson puts one out
April 5, 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks – The Vulture Save Watch noted that Scott McGough and Andrew Chafin were both in line for a rest, but when Kevin Ginkel got the top of the order in the 7th inning, and the D-Backs took the lead in the 8th, they turned to Drey Jameson to hold off…
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Alex Lange, Scott McGough blow saves
April 4, 2023 Cincinnati Reds – Alexis Diaz wasn’t available after going two straight, but the Cubs were nonetheless left breaking rocks in the hot sun, as Derek “the” Law came in and won the game for the Reds, allowing two hits as he picked up the save. Updated hierarchy: Diaz | Sanmartin | Law.…
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Committees shaping up in Arizona, Texas
April 3, 2023 Washington Nationals – Washington’s first win was closed out by Kyle Finnegan, and while Davey Martinez said that Finnegan would sometimes be used as a fireman, Sunday’s usage gave good insight into the pecking order when the bullpen is deployed traditionally. Hunter Harvey got out of a tight spot in the 6th…
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Jhoan Duran unavailable after sleeping weirdly while Ryan Pressly has not been feeling well
April 2, 2023 Minnesota Twins – Jorge Lopez pitched a perfect 9th inning for his first save of the season. Jhoan Duran was unavailable because he slept funny the night before. We will see if Lopez continues to steal save chances from Duran when he is available. Hierarchy remains: *Duran | Lopez | Thielbar.* =…
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