Closer Monkey | 2026
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Jhoan Duran impresses while recording his second save
May 8, 2022 Minnesota Twins – Jhoan Duran recorded the last six outs, five via strikeout, to preserve a 1-0 Twins victory and earn his second save of the season. Emilio Pagan picked up the save on Friday so this is still a committee, but it’s hard not to get excited about Duran, especially when…
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Melancon Returns, Vultures aplenty on rain soaked night
May 7, 2022Arizona Diamondbacks — Mark Melancon was activated from the COVID IL, and watched Merrill Kelly get 26 outs before running into trouble in the 9th. Melancon walked the first batter he saw, but got a groundout to end the game and earn his 5th save. Melancon jumps right back into the closers role,…
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Ryan Pressly activated from IL; Mets complete amazing comeback in 9th
May 6, 2022 Houston Astros – Ryan Pressly returned from a stint on the injured list Thursday and was not effective. He allowed two hits, including a two-run homer, on 21 pitches (just 12 strikes). His ERA sits at 6.23. On the bright side, he did pick up the win on Thursday when Houston rallied…
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Matt Barnes and Anthony Bender have nights to forget
May 5, 2022 Boston Red Sox — Matt Barnes gave up four runs (three earned) in the top of the tenth on Wednesday, and acknowledged after the game that he’s been “terrible” this season. Hansel Robles and Jake Diekman combined to blow the save an inning earlier, so nothing is going particularly well in the…
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Lou Trivino struggles in return from COVID IL
May 4, 2022 Oakland A’s – Lou Trivino was activated from the COVID IL on Tuesday, though manager Mark Kotsay said prior to the game that “Lou has that opportunity to get back to that closing role.” Kotsay also said that there aren’t necessarily defined roles in the Oakland bullpen. The A’s sure looked like…
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