Closer Monkey | 2026
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Will Smith records another save while Aroldis Chapman struggles in his return
July 3, 2022 Atlanta Braves — Will Smith walked a couple of batters but was able to pitch a scoreless 9th inning for his 4th save of the season. AJ Minter pitched a perfect 7th inning against the 4-5-6 hitters in the Reds’ lineup. Minter recorded the first save after Kenley Jansen went on the…
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Chapman Returns, Bonilla gets paid.
July 2, 2022Philadelphia Phillies – With the 3-4-5 hitters coming up in the 8th inning, the Phillies turned to Seranthony Dominguez to protect a 2 run lead. He (or the scorekeeper) gave up the single that Nolan Arenado needed to complete the cycle, but was otherwise unscathed. This left Brad Hand to close the game…
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David Bednar likely heading to the IL
July 1, 2022 Pittsburgh Pirates — David Bednar returned to action on Thursday night, tasked with protecting a four-run lead in the ninth after the Pirates added an insurance run in the bottom of the eighth. Bednar struggled, however, so Yerry de los Santos came on to close out an 8-7 win for his second…
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Tanner Houck returns to the Red Sox, but Garrett Whitlock could make that irrelevant
June 30, 2022 Boston Red Sox — Tanner Houck will be back with the Red Sox for Friday’s game against the Cubs and should immediately retake the reins of the ninth inning. Maybe not for long, though, with Alex Cora insinuating that Garrett Whitlock will re-enter the bullpen when he returns from the injured list.…
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A.J. Minter gets first Braves save after Kenley Jansen was placed on IL
June 29, 2022 Atlanta Braves – The Braves might have tipped their hands on who they think should be closing games without Kenley Jansen. A.J. Minter got the first post-Jansen save chance Tuesday and converted for his first save of 2022. Will Smith was presumably available, but he did not appear. Consider this a fluid…
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