Closer Monkey | 2026
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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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Davey Martinez names Kyle Finnegan as closer for Nationals with Tanner Rainey out
July 15, 2022 Washington Nationals — Manager Davey Martinez said Thursday that Kyle Finnegan is going to be “the guy” with Tanner Rainey on the 60-day IL. He adds that if Finnegan is unavailable, Carl Edwards Jr., Steve Cishek and Jordan Weems are all candidates for save chances. Updated hierarchy: Finnegan | Edwards | Cishek.…
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Kyle Finnegan and Carl Edwards should see some save chances in Washington
July 14, 2022 Washington Nationals — As we noted last night, Tanner Rainey is out for at least two months with a sprained UCL, and we expect Kyle Finnegan and Carl Edwards Jr. to split save chances in his absence. Updated hierarchy: *Finnegan | Edwards | Cishek.* = closer-by-committee Seattle Mariners — Two Mariners wins…
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Kyle Finnegan and Carl Edwards Jr. to the top of the Nationals pen with Tanner Rainey out for at least two months
July 13, 2022 Washington Nationals — Prior to Wednesday’s doubleheader, Tanner Rainey was suddenly placed on the 60-day IL with a sprained UCL. Tyler Clippard joined the club as a result, but we think Kyle Finnegan and Carl Edwards Jr. have the best shot at save chances, with Steve Cishek and Andres Machado a little…
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Kenley Jansen expected to be activated today
July 13, 2022 Atlanta Braves — Kenley Jansen is expected to be activated today and should immediately return to the closer’s role. AJ Minter has collected the Braves’ last three saves, including one last night, and we’ll reward him with a few more hours at the top of this hierarchy. Updated hierarchy: *Minter | Smith…
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