Closer Monkey

Closer Monkey | 2026

  • Seattle’s closer committee keeps on humming

    April 11, 2019 Los Angeles Angels — We correctly anticipated Cody Allen’s night off, but Ty Buttrey got one too, leaving the save to Hansel Robles and his awe-inspiring entrance video. Call him Rambo. Hierarchy remains: Allen | Buttrey | Robles. Seattle Mariners — Anthony Swarzak bailed out the Mariners with a runner on in…

  • Edubray Ramos blows a save chance for the Phillies

    April 10, 2019 Philadelphia Phillies – Edubray Ramos almost became the third different Phillie reliever to record a save in as many days, but he only got two outs before allowing a solo homer to tie the game. Seranthony Dominguez got the final two outs of the seventh while Hector Neris walked two batters in…

  • AJ Minter nabs a save; Phillies keep spreading chances around

    April 9, 2019 Tampa Bay Rays – Hunter Wood pitched the final three innings of a four-run game to register his first save of the season. It was an impressive outing, but Wood does not factor in to the Rays’ usual late-game plans. Hierarchy remains: Alvarado | Castillo | Roe. Philadelphia Phillies – Another 8th…

  • Ryan Brasier seeing save chances

    April 8, 2019 Philadelphia Phillies – Facing a pinch hitter followed by the top of the order, the Phillies opted for David Robertson in the 8th inning, and Robertson posted his second straight scoreless outing. Hector Neris got the save in the 9th. Robertson seems to be working out his issues, and while Gabe Kapler…

  • Adam Conley records save while Blake Parker gets another ninth inning

    April 7, 2019 Miami Marlins – The Marlins bullpen threw five scoreless innings yesterday and Drew Steckenrider, Sergio Romo, and Adam Conley combined for the last three. Steckenrider pitched a perfect seventh, Romo had a perfect eighth and came back out for the first out of the ninth. That meant lefty Adam Conley was used…

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