Closer Monkey

Closer Monkey | 2026

  • Joe Jimenez records first career save thanks to Rally Goose

    June 3, 2018 Detroit Tigers – As the Vulture Save Watch predicted, Shane Greene got the day off on Saturday and Joe Jimenez got the call in his place.  Jimenez retired the Blue Jays in order for his first career save while the fans shouted Goooooose.  Jimenez should continue to see save chances when Shane Greene…

  • Sergio Romo will keep doing it all for the Rays

    June 2, 2018 Tampa Bay Rays — As Kevin Cash’s reliever-as-a-starter experiment enters its third week, it doesn’t show any signs of stopping. Last night Sergio Romo pitched a successful first four outs before giving way to Austin Pruitt, although the Rays went on to lose in 13 innings. Romo is still a bullpen arm worth…

  • Kyle Barraclough officially Miami’s new closer, just in time for National Donut Day

    June 1, 2018 Miami Marlins — To no one’s surprise, Brad Ziegler lost his job as the Marlins’ closer. Manager Don Mattingly announced the move before the game, but waited until after the game — an 8-3 loss to the Padres — to confirm our assessment that Kyle Barraclough has earned the job outright. “This is his…

  • Brad Ziegler out as Marlins closer

    May 31, 2018 Miami Marlins — As we suspected after last night’s blown save, Brad Ziegler is out as closer in Miami. Mattingly did not announce a replacement but we think Kyle Barraclough will take over the ninth inning for the Marlins, with Drew Steckenrider moving up to be the go-to guy in the eighth. Updated…

  • If Brad Ziegler keeps his job, you’ll know Jeter is tanking

    May 31, 2018 Miami Marlins — So much for the narrative that Brad Ziegler is lights-out in save situations. Given a one-run lead in the ninth, Ziegler gave up a walk and a double, loaded the bases with an intentional walk, and then saw the Padres walk off on an infield single and a throwing…

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