Closer Monkey | 2026
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The NL East is where bullpens go to die
May 24, 2019 New York Mets — One day after saying the “three-out rule” would no longer apply to Edwin Diaz, Diaz wasn’t even warming up as Robert Gsellman turned a 3-1 lead into a 4-3 deficit in the eighth inning. The Mets then scored three of their own, giving Diaz the save and Gsellman…
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Scott Oberg is your fill-in Rockies closer
May 23, 2019 Colorado Rockies — As we told you yesterday, Scott Oberg will fill in as the Rockies’ closer while Wade Davis recovers from an oblique injury. Davis’s injury is not believed to be severe. Updated hierarchy: Oberg | Shaw | Estevez. New York Mets — New York is reconsidering its hardline stance toward…
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Wade Davis placed on IL
May 22, 2019 Colorado Rockies – The Rockies placed Wade Davis on the IL with an oblique strain. Look for Scott Oberg to close in his place for the time being. Updated hierarchy: Oberg | Shaw | Estevez.
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Jose Leclerc continues to excel in the late innings
May 22, 2019 Texas Rangers — We expected Chris Martin to get a day off on Tuesday, and it was the just-activated Shawn Kelley who closed out the Rangers’ 5-3 win, though that wasn’t what the team truly envisioned heading into the night. Jose Leclerc pitched what manager Chris Woodward saw as a higher-leverage spot…
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Braves give Sean Newcomb a save chance; trade for Anthony Swarzak
May 21, 2019 Atlanta Braves – With a three-run lead in the ninth, the Braves turned to lefty Sean Newcomb, who retired the side in order for his first save. Newcomb has been nearly flawless since being moved to the bullpen at the beginning of the month, logging 8.1 innings with 8 strikeouts and 0…
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