Closer Monkey | 2026
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Anthony Swarzak traded to Milwaukee; Tyler Clippard gets another shot for White Sox
July 26, 2017 Chicago White Sox — Hey White Sox fans, did you like that clean, drama-free save from Anthony Swarzak the other night? Too bad! With Swarzak headed up I-94 to Milwaukee, it’s Tyler Clippard time again — or whatever gallimaufry of negative-WAR relievers Rick Renteria has left to compose a committee. For second…
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Brandon Maurer traded to Royals, making Brad Hand closer in SD
July 24, 2017 San Diego Padres – The Padres have dealt Brandon Maurer to the Royals as part of a multi-player swap. Maurer will set up for Kelvin Herrera, and Brad Hand assumes the closer role in San Diego. Updated hierarchy: Hand | Maton | Yates.
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Brad Hand, Anthony Swarzak, Luis Garcia all being showcased
July 24, 2017 Texas Rangers – Alex Claudio got the night off, but with Keone Kela still apparently not pitching in back-to-back games yet, it was Jose Leclerc who got the save chance for the Rangers. He converted, and the recently-shaky Rangers bullpen is rounding back into form, with even their fourth and fifth options…
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