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Closer Monkey | 2026

  • Kyle Barraclough out as Marlins closer, committee to replace him

    August 7, 2018 Miami Marlins – As was foreshadowed in his comments last night, Don Mattingly said this afternoon that Kyle Barraclough would be removed from the closer role from the time being. Mattingly said he’d use a committee in the 9th inning for now — we like Drew Steckenrider to lead it. Updated hierarchy:…

  • Kyle Barraclough could be out of a job in the next few hours

    [EDITOR’S NOTE: We are running our annual Donation Drive this week. Thank you, as always, for supporting us!] August 7, 2018 New York Mets – After Bobby Wahl and Robert Gsellman navigated the 7th and 8th innings, the Mets called on lefty Jerry Blevins for the 9th. Joey Votto was due up third, so the…

  • Brad Hand getting more save chances; Anthony Swarzak back on the DL

    [EDITOR’S NOTE: We are running our annual Donation Drive this week. Thank you, as always, for supporting us!] August 6, 2018 Atlanta Braves – AJ Minter couldn’t hold a 1-run lead in the 9th inning, but the Braves broke the tie in the 10th, allowing Jesse Biddle to pick up his first career save. The…

  • 2018 Closer Monkey Donation Drive

    Dear reader, If you clicked on this, it means you’ve gotten out. And if you’ve come this far, maybe you’re willing to come a little further. You remember the name of the Paypal account, right? I could use a good man to help get my project on wheels. I’ll keep an eye out for you…

  • Thyago Vieira records save for White Sox

    August 5, 2018 Chicago White Sox — For the third consecutive game, the White Sox held a narrow late in the game and for the third time in a row, they called on someone new to close it out.  Thyago Vieira, making his third appearance since getting called up in late July, struck out a…

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