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Closer Monkey | 2026

  • Ty Buttrey records first save for new Angels committee

    August 5, 2020 Los Angeles Angels — In a not-so-surprising move, Joe Maddon announced that Hansel Robles is out as closer and that the Angels will employ a closer-by-committee. We got a first look at that committee on Tuesday, as Hoby Milner, Felix Pena and Ty Buttrey combined to close out a 5-3 victory. Pena,…

  • Rowan Wick posts second save in three days

    August 4, 2020 Cincinnati Reds – Nate Jones was on the cusp of closing for several years in Chicago, and after finding a new home in Cincinnati in the offseason, he’s quickly earned the trust of David Bell, who has pitched him ahead of Raisel Iglesias in his last two outings, including in the 8th…

  • Wade Davis, Roberto Osuna placed on the IL

    August 3, 2020 Baltimore Orioles – Cole Sulser picked up his third save of the season on Sunday with a clean 2-inning effort against the Rays. All indications are that he’s the full time stopper at this point, so we’re removing his asterisk. Updated hierarchy: Sulser | Givens | Castro. Minnesota Twins – Taylor Rogers…

  • Roberto Osuna hits the IL; Ryan Pressly likely to close

    August 2, 2020 Houston Astros – As expected, Roberto Osuna’s arm injury has resulted in an IL stint. Ryan Pressly is the best bet to close in his absence. Updated hierarchy: Pressly | Taylor | Scrubb.

  • Wade Davis hits the IL

    August 2, 2020 Colorado Rockies – Wade Davis was placed on the 10-day IL Sunday with a right shoulder strain. We expect Jairo Diaz and Carlos Estevez to be the early frontrunners for the ninth inning. Updated hierarchy: *Diaz | Estevez | Bard.* = closer-by-committee

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