Closer Monkey | 2026
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Felix Pena and Ross Stripling record saves
September 24, 2020 Los Angeles Angels – The Angels went back to Mike Mayers for the third game in a row and he pitched a scoreless 8th inning. Mayers came back out for the 9th as the Angels were looking for him to get more than 3 outs for the 8th straight appearance, but after…
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Alex Colome experiences back spasms
September 23, 2020 Chicago White Sox — Alex Colome needed just six pitches to get through a tied ninth inning, but he was unable to return for the 10th inning to protect a 3-1 lead after experiencing back spasms in the dugout. Manager Rick Renteria didn’t seem overly concerned after the game, but we’ll likely…
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Mike Mayers continues to dazzle
September 22, 2020 Los Angeles Angels – Mike Mayers continued his sparkling run, collecting his first save of the year with two perfect innings against the Rangers. Mayers has now allowed just 1 earned run in his last 24 innings (including his most recent stretch, when he’s retired 42 of the last 45 hitters faced),…
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Cesar Valdez might be closing, and he’s probably available in your league
September 21, 2020 Baltimore Orioles – Cesar Valdez picked up his second save of the season on Sunday, pitching after Hunter Harvey threw a scoreless 1.1 innings. With only six Orioles games remaining, they could spread whatever remaining opportunities they have around, or they could run with Valdez, a 35-year-old who throws absolute junk and,…
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Obviously another Rays’ reliever records a save
September 20, 2020 Tampa Bay Rays — The Rays have already clinched a playoff spot so maybe now they are trying to see if they can get each one of their relievers a save? It was Ryan Thompson’s turn on Saturday as he got the last two outs for the save. Thompson became the 12th…
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