Closer Monkey | 2026
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A renaissance for Edwin Diaz
August 29, 2019 New York Mets — After a few days off with trapezius tightness, Edwin Diaz returned on Wednesday and struck out the side. Talking him up after the game, Mickey Callaway said Diaz is now using Jacob deGrom’s slider grip. Hierarchy remains: *Lugo | Diaz | Wilson.* = closer-by-committee Cleveland Indians – Nick…
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Sean Doolittle aiming to return this weekend
August 28, 2019 Washington Nationals – Hunter Strickland flew home for the birth of his second child and is on the paternity list. He will return for the Nationals’ weekend series with the Marlins. Meanwhile, Sean Doolittle said he is progressing well and is hoping to be activated this weekend. Hierarchy remains: *Hudson | Strickland…
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2019 Closer Monkey Donation Drive
It’s everyone’s favorite week of the year — the Closer Monkey Donation Drive! We know you’re as thrilled to see this post as Yankees fans are to see Trevor Rosenthal in pinstripes! Seriously though, we’re grateful for any support that you’re willing to offer. In the early going, we made a decision that we’d never…
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Jairo Diaz gets a save chance in Colorado
August 27, 2019 Colorado Rockies – Jairo Diaz got the first Rockies save chance since the demotion of Wade Davis and promptly gave up the game-tying run. The Rockies walked off in the bottom half of the inning, though, so this wasn’t a total failure for Diaz. We’ll bump him to the top of the…
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Ryne Stanek logs first Marlins save in over a month
August 26, 2019 Toronto Blue Jays – Ken Giles returned from the paternity list and should resume closing immediately. Look for Derek Law to join Jason Adam and others in bridging the gap to Giles. Updated hierarchy: Giles | Law | Adam. Miami Marlins – The Marlins posted their first save in over a month,…
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