Closer Monkey | 2026
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2018 NL West Preview
February 28, 2018 Arizona Diamondbacks – Fernando Rodney somehow recorded 39 saves for the Diamondbacks last year, but he’ll be shooting arrows in Minnesota this year. That leaves the ninth inning in limbo, with three arms in line for the closer’s role. Archie Bradley was the team’s best reliever last season, but Arizona may want the flexibility to…
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2018 NL Central Preview
February 28, 2018 Chicago Cubs – For the first time in several years, the Cubs go into the season without a top tier closer to lead the bullpen. Brandon Morrow was confirmed as the closer out of the gate by Theo Epstein, but he has a solid group behind him that could press for saves…
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2018 NL East Preview
February 28, 2018 Atlanta Braves – Incumbent righty Arodys Vizcaino is the best bet to start out as the Atlanta closer this year, but we’re very excited to see if AJ Minter can challenge for the job early on in the season, or maybe even during Spring Training. Minter, 24, is the best Atlanta relief…
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2018 AL East Preview
February 26, 2018 Baltimore Orioles — This situation got a bit more interesting over the offseason when Zach Britton underwent surgery to repair his right Achilles tendon in December. Britton recently threw for the first time since the surgery, while wearing a boot, and will start the season on the 60-day disabled list, with a return…
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2018 AL Central Preview
February 26, 2018 Chicago White Sox – The White Sox have a few different options for closer to start the season. Veteran closer Joakim Soria was signed this offseason and would be happy to accept the job. Juan Minaya finished last year as the closer, including converting all six of his save chances in September.…
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