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Closer Monkey | 2026

  • Mychal Givens getting opportunities in Cincinnati

    August 9, 2021 Seattle Mariners – Drew Steckenrider returned to action after a long stretch without much action, earning a 2-inning save against the Yankees. That’s all we needed to see to get him back on the hierarchy. Updated hierarchy: *Castillo | Sewald | Steckenrider.* = closer-by-committee Cincinnati Reds – Mychal Givens got his second…

  • Jonathan Loaisiga picks up the save after Aroldis Chapman hits the IL

    August 8, 2021 New York Yankees — As we alerted you yesterday, Aroldis Chapman was placed on the IL with elbow inflammation.  The MRI did not reveal any structural damage and the Yankees are hopeful he can return from the IL when eligible.  Jonathan Loaisiga picked up the save yesterday and we think he will lead…

  • Aroldis Chapman placed on the IL

    August 7, 2021 New York Yankees — The Yankees placed Aroldis Chapman on the IL. Expect a committee of Jonathan Loiasiga, Chad Green and Zack Britton to handle the late innings while Chapman is out, with Loiasiga as the leader. Updated hierarchy: *Loiasiga | Green | Britton.* = closer-by-committee

  • Craig Kimbrel gets the eighth inning again for the White Sox

    August 7, 2021 Chicago White Sox –Craig Kimbrel came in to protect a three-run lead in the eighth inning, but a three-run homer by Andrew Romine handed him a blown save for the first time since May 15. The White Sox would go on to win in the 10th inning, with Liam Hendriks picking up…

  • The Cincinnati Rays record another save

    August 6, 2021 Cincinnati Reds — Reds gonna Rays. Say what? Mychal Givens on Thursday became the 10th Reds pitcher to record a save this year, just two shy of the record set in last year’s shortened season by Tampa Bay. The Rays have only had eight such relievers with a save in 2021. Saves…

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