Closer Monkey | 2026
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Kendall Graveman looks like the man in Seattle
July 1, 2021 New York Yankees — It’s all about roster construction. When the Mets were down 12 with the bases loaded in the eighth inning on Wednesday night, they had the luxury of turning to converted outfielder Albert Almora, who scattered a walk, hit batsman, and homer around three outs, slamming the door with…
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It’s always an adventure in Philadelphia’s bullpen
June 30, 2021 Philadelphia Phillies — José Alvarado finally got a save in the post-Neris-but-still-sometimes-Neris era, though it certainly wasn’t pretty. He inherited two runners with two outs in the eighth and the Phillies ahead by four. After a walk and a wild pitch, Alvarado was able to escape with a three-run lead, but he…
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The Yankees expect to get two relievers back from injury
June 29, 2021 New York Yankees — Justin Wilson and Darren O’Day are expected back for New York on Tuesday. Time will tell how quickly the two return to higher-leverage use. Hierarchy remains: Chapman | Green | Loaisiga. Baltimore Orioles — Paul Fry pitched the eighth in a tie game and was sent back out…
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Michael Fulmer hits the IL while Archie Bradley picks up a save
June 28, 2021 Detroit Tigers – Michael Fulmer was placed on the IL yesterday with a neck strain, marking his second trip to the list this month. While the timeline for his return isn’t available, Manager AJ Hinch said that he would at least be out for the Cleveland series and that they weren’t going…
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Amir Garrett and Jose Cisnero record saves while Hector Neris blows another one
June 27, 2021 Cincinnati Reds — With the Reds up 3-0 heading into the 8th inning, Brad Bach came on to face the 2-3-4 hitters in the Braves lineup. Brach struggled a little bit, allowing a run on a pair of walks and a hit, but he was able to keep the Reds in front…
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