Closer Monkey | 2026
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Camilo Doval delivers his first MLB save
September 29, 2021 San Francisco Giants – The Giants went with Tony Watson in the seventh and Tyler Rogers in the eighth, leaving the ninth for Camilo Doval, who combined ridiculous heat with a nasty slider to lock down his first MLB save. We’ll move Doval into the hierarchy and see if Gabe Kapler continues…
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Tanner Rainey could get some last minute saves
September 28, 2021 Washington Nationals – Tanner Rainey has looked significantly better since his return from AAA, and last night, the Nats rewarded him with a save chance. He retired the first two hitters before surrendering a walk and a double, but still got the job done, earning his third save of the year. We’re…
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Rays extend their record some more
September 27, 2021 Tampa Bay Rays – Nick Anderson became the 14th Ray to record a save this season, extending the team’s MLB record. Can you name them all? Hierarchy remains: *McHugh | Fairbanks | Anderson.* = closer-by-committee VULTURE SAVE WATCHTomorrow1. Richard Rodriguez – After pitching him 3 straight over the weekend, the Braves may…
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Baltimore shuts down Wells
September 26, 2021 Baltimore Orioles – Readers of the Vulture Save Watch knew that Tyler Wells wouldn’t get a save chance yesterday, but it turns out Wells will be out for the rest of the season, as the Orioles placed him on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation. Cole Sulser was unavailable after pitching…
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Wells Shut Down for the Season, Cole Sulser to Lead Committee
Baltimore Orioles – The Orioles placed Tyler Wells on the injured list Saturday with right shoulder inflammation. He will miss the rest of the rest of the season. Cole Sulser will be the main source of Orioles saves down the stretch, with Dillon Tate and Fernando Abad also in the mix. Updated Hierarchy: Sulser* |…
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