Closer Monkey | 2026
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2022 AL West preview
March 23, 2022 Houston Astros — Ryan Pressly will return as the closer for the Astros after having an All-Star season last year. The Astros signed former Phillies’ closer Hector Neris and he should serve as the primary set-up man for Pressly. Ryne Stanek was an important part of the Astros bullpen last year and…
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Hansel Robles records another save while the AL Wild Card chase could result in extra save opportunities this season
October 3, 2021 Boston Red Sox — The Red Sox went to Adam Ottavino again in the 8th inning and he struggled. Ottavino was trying to protect a one-run lead but he was pulled after allowing a double and a pair of walks while only recording one out. After the Red Sox scored four runs…
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Trivino earns first save since August.
October 2, 2021 Boston Red Sox — The Red Sox used Adam Ottavino to protect a 3 run lead in the 8th inning of a must win game, leaving the 9th for Hansel Robles. Ottavino gave up a solo homer, while Robles worked around a couple walks to close the game out. The Red Sox…
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The MLB teams still alive could lean on their top bullpen arms this weekend
October 1, 2021 St. Louis Cardinals – Luis Garcia nailed down the final two outs for his second save Thursday. Giovanny Gallegos pitched Sunday and Tuesday, and now that the Cardinals have clinched a playoff spot, it appears Gallegos was getting a little more rest ahead of next week’s Wild Card game. Hierarchy remains: Gallegos…
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Devin Williams picked a weird way to celebrate
September 30, 2021 San Francisco Giants – The Giants are going all-in on Camilo Doval, using him and his 102 mph fastball on back-to-back nights to pick up big saves. The youngest Giant to record a save since Rod Beck, Doval is not just the closer of San Francisco’s future — he may well be…
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