Closer Monkey | 2026
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Keep an eye on Josh James in 2020 and beyond
September 3, 2019 Houston Astros – After a Roberto Osuna blown save in the 9th, the Astros retook the lead in the 10th, allowing Josh James to pick up his first career save. James has struggled with his control at times, but has electrifying stuff (14.27 K/9 in 52.1 IP this season) and is a…
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Jose Urena, Shawn Armstrong return from IL
September 2, 2019 Los Angeles Dodgers – Pedro Baez collected his first save of the year on Sunday, throwing a scoreless 11th inning after the Dodgers took a 1-run lead. Kenley Jansen and Joe Kelly had already pitched earlier in the game. Hierarchy remains: Jansen | Kelly | Baez. Milwaukee Brewers – Junior Guerra had…
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Seth Lugo records save
September 1, 2019 New York Mets — Seth Lugo recorded his fourth save of the season on Saturday. Lugo is clearly the first option when he is available but he threw two innings for the third time in his last four appearances. Edwin Diaz is likely still in the mix for saves just because Lugo…
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Emmanuel Clase collects first career save
August 31, 2019 Texas Rangers – As the Vulture Save Watch noted, Jose Leclerc was unavailable last night. However, Shawn Kelley was pressed into service in the sixth inning to protect a one-run lead with men on second and third. He got out of the jam, but that left the save opportunity to rookie Emmanuel…
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Andres Munoz records first save of his promising career
August 30, 2019 San Diego Padres — As the Vulture Save Watch predicted, Kirby Yates was rested Thursday, making way for Andres Munoz to convert the first save chance of his career. He became the youngest Padre ever to record a save. It’ll likely be the first of many in the future for the promising…
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