Closer Monkey

Closer Monkey | 2026

  • Matt Barnes out in Boston; Daniel Bard on the way in Colorado

    August 26, 2021 Boston Red Sox — After Matt Barnes’s latest implosion and prior to the start of Wednesday’s game, Alex Cora confirmed that Barnes was not likely to get the next save chance. Cora name-checked several ninth-inning options, including Hansel Robles — who saved the Red Sox on Tuesday night, but gave up five…

  • Matt Barnes booed off the mound and potentially out of the closer’s role

    August 25, 2021 Boston Red Sox — Matt Barnes was called upon to protect a three-run lead against the Twins in the ninth inning and proceeded to allow a leadoff homer followed by two walks before being mercifully pulled by Alex Cora. Hansel Robles was the next man up and, facing the team that traded…

  • Jake Brentz, Zack Britton placed on the IL

    August 24, 2021 New York Yankees – Zack Britton was placed on the IL with a left elbow sprain. The injury appears minor, but there isn’t a timetable for his return yet. Hierarchy remains: Chapman | Loaisiga | Green. Kansas City Royals – Jake Brentz was placed on the IL with a shoulder injury, though…

  • Rays get their 11th different reliever a save

    August 23, 2021 Detroit Tigers – Old friend Joe Jimenez got an 11th inning save on Sunday, his first of the season. He doesn’t factor in to the Tigers usual late inning plans. Hierarchy remains: Soto | Cisnero | Fulmer. Tampa Bay Rays – Another reliever got a save for the Rays on Sunday, and…

  • Colin McHugh records save and extends scoreless streak

    August 22, 2021 Tampa Bay Rays – Colin McHugh retired all five batters that he faced yesterday to record his first career save.  McHugh has made four scoreless appearances since returning from the IL a few weeks ago and his scoreless appearance streak is currently at 17.  In true Rays fashion, McHugh served as an…

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