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Closer Monkey | 2026

  • Dany Jimenez to see save chances after Lou Trivino’s COVID diagnosis

    April 19, 2022 Oakland A’s — Lou Trivino was been placed on the COVID IL before Monday’s game, and Dany Jimenez had an eventful, but ultimately scoreless 9th inning in his stead. He was preceded by Justin Grimm in the 8th and Domingo Acevedo in the 7th — and that’s how we’ll line them up…

  • Lou Trivino to COVID IL

    April 18, 2022 Oakland A’s — Lou Trivino has been placed on the COVID IL. Dany Jimenez and Domingo Acevedo should see save chances while Trivino is out. Updated hierarchy: Jimenez | Acevedo | Grimm.* = closer-by-committee

  • David Robertson securing himself atop the Cubs hierarchy

    April 18, 2022 Chicago Cubs – David Robertson picked up his third save of the season on Sunday, while Rowan Wick pitched a solid 8th to earn one of the odder wins we’ve seen recently. (The Cubs led all game long, but the starter failed to reach 5 innings, and the official scorer determined that…

  • Josh Staumont and Jake McGee record saves

    April 17, 2022 Kansas City Royals — The Royals picked up their first save of the season and it was Josh Staumont who ended up getting the call.  Staumont struck out a pair in a perfect 9th inning, but it’s worth noting that Scott Barlow got the 8th inning with the 3-4-5 hitters due up. …

  • Pressly To IL, Neris to close

    Houston Astros — Ryan Pressly was placed on the IL with Knee Inflammation. The move is backdated to April 14. Hector Neris will get first crack at saves, but Ryne Stanek will also be in the mix. Also expect Phil Maton to see some higher leverage work in his absence. Updated Hierarchy: Neris | Stanek…

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