Closer Monkey | 2026
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Matt Wisler becomes latest Ray to hit the IL
August 16, 2021 Tampa Bay Rays – Matt Wisler was placed on the IL with a finger injury. Andrew Kittredge is our best guest for saves now, but with so many injuries (and with the Rays spreading chances around regardless), it’s hard to know who will get the ball in the 9th at this point.…
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Wandy Peralta, proven closer
August 16, 2021 Cincinnati Reds – Mychal Givens recorded his third save for the Reds on Sunday, and has now received (and converted) every Cincinnati save chance since he joined the team. We’re removing his asterisk. Updated hierarchy: Givens | Hembree | Lorenzen. Miami Marlins – Anthony Bender got the day off, allowing Dylan Floro…
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Zack Britton removes himself from the top of the Yankees’ committee while Anthony Bender moves to the top for the Marlins
August 15, 2021 Miami Marlins – Dylan Floro came on with two outs in the 8th inning and the Marlins up two, but quickly made a mess of things. He gave up a single and a walk to load the bases and then a double to clear the bases and blow the lead. After the…
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Joe Barlow moves to the top of the Rangers’ committee
August 14, 2021 Texas Rangers — Spencer Patton got the ball in the 8th inning with a three-run lead, leaving the 9th inning for Joe Barlow. Barlow has been excellent this year and hasn’t given up a run since his first appearance in July. Meanwhile, Spencer Patton has blown two of his three save chances…
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