Closer Monkey | 2026
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Arodys Vizcaino, Justin Miller placed on IL
April 15, 2019 Philadelphia Phillies – A 14-inning marathon saw the Phillies use seven relievers, the last of whom was Jose Alvarez, who locked down his first save of the season. Hierarchy remains: *Robertson | Neris | Dominguez.* = closer-by-committee Minnesota Twins – Protecting a 2-run lead, Blake Parker only managed to get one out,…
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Arodys Vizcaino placed on the IL
April 14, 2019 Atlanta Braves – The Braves placed Arodys Vizcaino on the IL with shoulder inflammation. AJ Minter is the likely choice to close in his absence.Updated hierarchy: Minter | Sobotka | Biddle.
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Wily Peralta and Blake Parker record saves
April 14, 2019 Kansas City Royals — Wily Peralta pitched a perfect ninth inning for his first save of the season yesterday. Ian Kennedy pitched a perfect eighth inning with two strikeouts ahead of Peralta. Kennedy got the ninth inning in the Royals’ win on Friday and even though it wasn’t a save opportunity the…
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Ryan Brasier grabs another save for the Red Sox
April 13, 2019 Boston Red Sox — Boston turned to Matt Barnes to get the last out of the seventh inning — and he had to do it twice, striking out Hanser Alberto on a wild pitch, then striking out Jesus Sucre to achieve a robust 54 K/9 for the game. Boston added a couple…
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Sixth Mariners reliever earns save through first 15 games
April 12, 2019 Seattle Mariners — Both Anthony Swarzak and Roenis Elias have been busy lately and were held out of Thursday’s matchup against the Royals, leaving Connor Sadzeck to pitch a clean 10th inning for his first save. He has been impressive in the early going (4 IP, 4 K, 0 R) since being…
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