Closer Monkey | 2026
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2018 AL West Preview
February 26, 2018 Houston Astros — Ken Giles had a postseason to forget, but won his arbitration hearing and is working hard this offseason, building up stamina to avoid a repeat performance. Backing him up will be change-up king Chris Devenski and a few sleeper options for saves: 29-year-old Hector Rondon, who struggled with the Cubs last year, but…
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Brandon Kintzler can’t get save number 30 while Juan Minaya might be closer of the future for White Sox
October 1, 2017 Chicago White Sox – Juan Minaya picked up his ninth save of the season on Saturday night. Minaya was a perfect 6-for-6 on save chances in the month of September, and after struggling with walks in August, he only gave up two walks in September. A lot can happen in the offseason,…
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Vulture save lottery tickets galore on the penultimate day of the season
September 30, 2017 Chicago Cubs — The Cubs took the lead in the eighth inning last night, and brought in the already-warm Justin Grimm for the ninth. Grimm pitched a perfect inning to pick up his first save of the year. Grimm has had a tough year, and doesn’t normally figure into the late inning plans…
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Minor may make major change next season
September 29, 2017 Kansas City Royals — De facto closer Mike Minor plans on training in the offseason as if he’ll be a starting pitcher next year. He’s open to remaining in the bullpen, but he wants to have a key role either way. Hierarchy remains: *Minor | Soria | Herrera. * = closer-by-committee New…
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Liam Hendriks passes Santiago Casilla
September 28, 2017 Oakland A’s — Liam Hendriks got the seventh ahead of Chris Hatcher and Blake Treinen last night. We know that, at this point in the season, we’re the only ones who care about this, so we didn’t bother emailing you about it. You’re welcome. Donate button’s on the right sidebar! Updated hierarchy:…
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