Closer Monkey | 2026
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Keep an eye on Andres Munoz in San Diego
July 19, 2019 San Diego Padres — Highly regarded relief prospect Andres Munoz was recently called up after showing big strikeout potential in the minors (14.6 K/9). So far, the 20-year-old fireballer has done fine work in the big leagues (4.1 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 6 Ks, 0.00 ERA), including two shutout innings with…
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Kenley Jansen hurts his ankle and blows a save
July 17, 2019 Los Angeles Dodgers — Kenley Jansen took a comebacker off his right ankle, then gave up four straight hits to blow a two-run lead. After the game, he was noticeably limping and blamed the injury for the loss. Pedro Baez has been struggling, but if Jansen hits the IL tomorrow, it’s probably…
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Love The Drake!
July 16, 2019 Tampa Bay Rays – After Travis hit his third d’Inger, a go-ahead 3-run shot off Aroldis Chapman in the top of the 9th, the Rays were tasked with protecting a one-run lead without the services of Diego Castillo or Emilio Pagan, both of whom had already pitched. Instead, it was Andrew Kittredge…
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Pedro Baez getting knocked around as of late
July 15, 2019 Atlanta Braves – Luke Jackson had thrown 49 pitches over two games on Friday and Saturday, so on Sunday, AJ Minter was given the 9th. Minter converted for his fifth save of the season. Hierarchy remains: Jackson | Swarzak | Minter. Los Angeles Dodgers – The much-maligned Joe Kelly picked up his…
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