Closer Monkey | 2026
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Jays go back to Rafael Dolis after Jordan Romano’s shaky outing
April 26, 2021 Detroit Tigers – Buck Farmer allowed 2 more runs yesterday and is off to a rough start this season. The Tigers will continue to mix and match in the late innings, but it’s unlikely that Farmer gets much high-leverage work until he can lower his 9.72 ERA. Updated hierarchy: *B.Garcia | Soto…
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Josh Staumont records save but Greg Holland is reinstated
April 25, 2021 Kansas City Royals — There has still been no reason given for Greg Holland’s IL stint but it was short-lived as Holland has been reinstated. Holland did not pitch yesterday and instead, the Royals used Scott Barlow in the 8th and Josh Staumont in the 9th to protect a one-run lead. Staumont…
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Josh Staumont looks like the guy for as long as Greg Holland is out
April 24, 2021 Kansas City Royals — Greg Holland went on the IL yesterday, and the reasons are still undisclosed, although there’s some speculation that it’s a COVID placement and he could be back soon. Last night the Royals had a four-run lead and used Josh Staumont in the ninth inning. This wasn’t a save…
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Greg Holland to IL
April 23, 2021 Kansas City Royals — Greg Holland was placed on the injured list Friday for undisclosed reasons. The Royals, who lead the AL Central with 10 wins, have already had five pitchers get saves, with Holland leading with two. There’s no clear candidate to take over, but we like Josh Staumont, who has…
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X-rays come back negative for Stefan Crichton
April 23, 2021 Arizona Diamondbacks — Stefan Crichton was hit by a comebacker during his appearance Thursday in a 14-11 win by the Diamondbacks. X-rays came back negative, so he can be considered day to day, for now. Before departing, he allowed two hits and three runs (two earned) while recording just one out. Kevin…
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