Closer Monkey | 2026
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David Ross calls Rowan Wick, Codi Heuer top options for saves in Chicago
September 17, 2021 Chicago Cubs – Manager David Ross said Rowan Wick and Codi Heuer are Chicago’s best closer options. “I’m comfortable with either one of those guys in the ninth,” Ross said. We’ll leave Wick atop the hierarchy and slide Heuer up accordingly. We also reserve the right to add an asterisk if Wick starts…
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Andrew Chafin is edging past Sergio Romo
September 16, 2021 Oakland A’s — Oakland tried its best to blow a seven-run lead over the last three innings Wednesday night, but Andrew Chafin ultimately put the Royals away with a four-out save. Sergio Romo has struggled in his last two outings, and we expect Chafin to be Oakland’s top save option over the…
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Chris Stratton to take over for the injured David Bednar
September 15, 2021 Pittsburgh Pirates – David Bednar hit the IL tonight with a right oblique strain and is unlikely to pitch again this season. Chris Stratton, who notched his fifth save of the season on Tuesday, should get the bulk of the save chances for the remainder of the season. Updated hierarchy: Stratton |…
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David Bednar hits the IL
September 14, 2021 Pittsburgh Pirates – David Bednar hit the IL tonight with a right oblique strain. Chris Stratton should get the bulk of the save chances for the remainder of the season, as it would be foolish for Bednar to pitch again in 2021. Updated hierarchy: *Stratton | Shreve | Kuhl.*=closer-by-committee
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Drew Steckenrider moves to the top in Seattle
September 14, 2021 Miami Marlins – Dylan Floro collected his 11th save of the season on Monday night. We’re removing his asterisk as he’s been the clear top choice in this bullpen and should continue to be over the season’s final weeks. Updated hierarchy: Floro | Bender | Bass. Tampa Bay Rays – Nick Anderson…
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