Closer Monkey

Closer Monkey | 2026

  • Chapman struggles while Doval shines

    April 16, 2022 New York Yankees — Aroldis Chapman needed a rest both due to workload and also to get some distance from a disaster outing against the Blue Jays on Thursday. Unfortunately, he got pressed into service in the 11th inning after Clarke Schmidt loaded the bases loaded with 1 out. The historically correct…

  • Michael King rescues Yankees while Anthony Bender tightens hold on closer gig

    April 15, 2022 New York Yankees — Every closer is due for a poor outing, and maybe Aroldis Chapman got his clunker out of the way early. The flame-throwing veteran loaded the bases on three walks with no outs on Thursday against the Blue Jays and was pulled for Michael King, who danced around the…

  • Corey Knebel is back already

    April 14, 2022 Philadelphia Phillies — It didn’t take Corey Knebel long to recover; he’s already back with the Phillies after a one-day stint on the COVID IL. We anticipate he’ll move right back into the ninth inning.  Updated hierarchy: Knebel | Alvarado | Hand. San Francisco Giants — Gabe Kapler said Jake McGee was…

  • David Robertson earns another save

    April 13, 2022 Chicago Cubs –  David Robertson pitched a perfect ninth inning to earn his second save of the season. Mychal Givens got the eighth inning, allowing a run but striking out three to preserve the lead. Meanwhile, Rowan Wick hasn’t been seen since Opening Day last week and may not be on this…

  • Corey Knebel placed on COVID IL

    April 12, 2022 Philadelphia Phillies – The Phillies placed Corey Knebel on the COVID IL this afternoon. Look for them to take a committee approach in his absence, with Seranthony Dominguez being the most likely choice to get a save on any given night. Updated hierarchy: *Dominguez | Hand | Familia.* = closer-by-committee

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