Closer Monkey | 2026
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Aroldis Chapman is Mr. Hyde again
September 9, 2021 New York Yankees — Aroldis Chapman was booed off the mound on Wednesday after a low-leverage outing that included a home run, two walks, and a wild pitch. Chapman started the season with no earned runs in 18 appearances and he had a 0.39 ERA (1 ER, 23 IP) going into the…
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Tyler Clippard lands on the COVID-19 list
September 8, 2021 Arizona Diamondbacks — The Diamondbacks have placed Tyler Clippard on the COVID-19 list and sent Taylor Clarke down to Triple-A. We expect Noe Ramirez, who pitched the ninth in a losing effort yesterday, to take over as closer while Clippard is out. Updated hierarchy: Ramirez | Wendelken | Mantiply. Pittsburgh Pirates –…
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Tyler Clippard to IL
September 7, 2021 Arizona Diamondbacks — The Diamondbacks have placed Tyler Clippard on the IL and sent Taylor Clarke down to Triple-A. We expect Noe Ramirez to take over as closer while Clippard is out. Updated hierarchy: Ramirez | Wendelken | Mantiply.
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Adam Morgan, Brandon Bielak pick up saves
September 7, 2021 Chicago Cubs – Rowan Wick got the day off after throwing 2 innings Sunday, so Adam Morgan picked up the save in his stead. We’ll move Morgan up to the handcuff slot. Updated hierarchy: Wick | Morgan | Heuer. Houston Astros – Brandon Bielak pitched the final three innings in a blowout,…
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Jonathan Loaisiga placed on the IL
September 6, 2021 Chicago Cubs – Sunday marked four straight save chances (three conversions) for Rowan Wick. We’re removing his asterisk as we figure he’s the go-to guy for the Cubs for the rest of the year. Updated hierarchy: Wick | Heuer | Morgan. New York Yankees – The Yankees placed Jonathan Loaisiga on the…
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