Closer Monkey | 2026

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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* |…

  • Paul Sewald records another save for Mariners

    September 25, 2021 Seattle Mariners – With the Mariners clinging to a one-run lead, Paul Sewald loaded the bases with only one out.  Luckily for Mariners’ fans and fantasy players with Sewald in their lineups, he was able to work out of the jam and pick up his 11th save of the season.  Drew Steckenrider…

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