Closer Monkey | 2026
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Brandon Workman, the first true closer for the 2019 Red Sox?
August 5, 2019 Baltimore Orioles – The Orioles hadn’t recorded two saves in two days since April 1-2, but they managed the feat Saturday and Sunday, with the latter save going to Shawn Armstrong. Armstrong, Mychal Givens, and Paul Fry will likely continue to share save chances here on the occasional nights when the Orioles…
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Could Edwin Diaz be the next closer to lose his job?
August 4, 2019 New York Mets — Remember when Edwin Diaz’s ERA was 1.64 on May 28th? It’s probably hard for Mets’ fans and fantasy owners to remember that, especially after Diaz gave up two more runs last night to raise his ERA to 5.44. Diaz has now given up runs in four straight appearances. …
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Scott Oberg converts his first save as newly anointed Rockies closer
August 3, 2019 Colorado Rockies — Bud Black announced that Scott Oberg will take over as closer “for the time being,” and that Wade Davis will move to the middle innings. Oberg got his first opportunity in his new role last night, coming in to protect a one-run lead. He gave up a pair of…
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Scott Oberg to close for Rockies
August 2, 2019 Colorado Rockies — Bud Black announced today that Scott Oberg will take over as closer “for the time being.” Black said that Wade Davis will move to the middle innings. Updated hierarchy: Oberg | Shaw | Davis.
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Sam Dyson goes directly from the runway to the mound
August 2, 2019 Minnesota Twins — Newly acquired Sam Dyson was immediately thrust into a save situation for the Twins and immediately disappointed, allowing four straight to reach base (walk, single, RBI double, walk). Taylor Rogers allowed a game-tying single to blow the save, but managed to strike out the side to send the game…
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