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Closer Monkey | 2026

  • Cole Sulser, Rafael Montero pick up saves

    April 29, 2022 Miami Marlins – As predicted in the Vulture Save Watch, Anthony Bender was not available Thursday after pitching in two straight, so the Marlins turned to Cole Sulser, who converted for his first save. This usage alone requires a slight adjustment to the hierarchy. Meanwhile, Dylan Floro is on a rehab assignment…

  • Ryne Stanek coming in hot for Houston

    April 28, 2022 Houston Astros — It took a while for Houston to pick up its first save in Ryan Pressly’s absence, and it went not to Hector Neris but Ryne Stanek, who was throwing 100 MPH heat. With Pressly eligible to return but not yet ready, Dusty Baker could stay with the hot hand…

  • Liam Hendriks is day-to-day; Anthony Bender returns

    April 27, 2022 Chicago White Sox — Liam Hendriks is day-to-day with back spasms and was potentially available on Tuesday, though he wasn’t needed in a 6-0 loss.  Hierarchy remains: Hendriks | Graveman | Bummer. Miami Marlins – Anthony Bender had been unavailable over the weekend with hip soreness, but he returned on Tuesday and…

  • Giants continue to mix and match; Giovanny Gallegos has a rough night

    April 26, 2022 San Francisco Giants – The Giants put together an admirable bullpen game against Corbin Burnes on Monday, as six pitchers combined to allow just one unearned run over seven innings. After the Giants took the lead in the top of the 8th, Jake McGee blew the save in the bottom half but…

  • Lucas Sims picks up his first save; Anthony Bender still hurting

    April 25, 2022 Tampa Bay Rays – Ryan Thompson got a save for the Rays on Sunday, and so we’ll kick off yet another edition of “This is the Rays, so should we care?” Well, the righty sidearmer is off to a nice start thus far, with no earned runs allowed through 6.1 innings and…

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