Closer Monkey

Closer Monkey | 2026

  • Staumont to IL in KC

    Kansas City Royals –– Josh Staumont went on the IL Friday with a knee strain. He is eligible to return June 4th, but may be out longer. Greg Holland, Scott Barlow and Kyle Zimmer will pick up the committee while he is out.  Updated hierarchy: *Holland | Barlow | Zimmer.* = closer-by-committee

  • There were vulture saves aplenty on Thursday

    May 28, 2021 Cincinnati Reds — The Vulture Save watch had a couple of gems yesterday, and it started with the Reds, who played a game and a half. With a three-run lead in their second game of the day, they gave the ball to Lucas Sims, who pitched a perfect seventh inning to earn…

  • Ryan Pressly is in an undisclosed location, staring straight ahead

    May 27, 2021 Houston Astros — The league’s most stable bullpen got a shock Wednesday night as Bryan Abreu was summoned to protect a three-run lead in the ninth instead of Ryan Pressly. Abreu walked two, but managed to strike out Albert Pujols to earn his first career save. After the game, Dusty Baker explained…

  • Paul Fry in line for more save chances in Baltimore

    May 26, 2021 Baltimore Orioles – Cesar Valdez got roughed up on Monday, giving up three runs to blow the save. Valdez’s ERA has grown from 1.23 to 3.93 over his last five outings. Brandon Hyde said on Tuesday that his closer choice will be a “mixed bag,” but it sounds like Paul Fry will…

  • Keynan Middleton, Carlos Estevez on the rise

    May 25, 2021 Seattle Mariners – Keynan Middleton got the 9th inning on Monday night, converting his 3rd save of the season. With Kendall Graveman out, the M’s appear to be taking a committee approach, as Rafael Montero pitched the 7th. If Middleton gets the next save, as well, we’ll move him to the top.…

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