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Closer Monkey | 2026

  • Tony Watson’s days as Pirates closer may be numbered

    June 7, 2017 Pittsburgh Pirates – Tony Watson gave up a two-run homer in Tuesday’s ninth inning to send the game to extra innings, a game the Pirates eventually lost. His fourth blown save of the year came after Felipe Rivero struck out two and lowered his ERA to 0.60. Clint Hurdle was noncommittal after the game but did note…

  • Wade Davis resurrects “Who’s your daddy?” chants in Chicago hospital (presumably)

    June 6, 2017 Chicago Cubs – Wade Davis was placed on the paternity list yesterday, so the Cubs turned to Mike Montgomery in the sixth inning, riding his cutters and change-ups the rest of the way. This was no three-inning-save-in-a-blowout, as the Cubs won the game 3-1, but Montgomery’s usage is more indicative of the…

  • Koji Uehara vultures a save; Koda Glover gets bombed

    June 5, 2017 Chicago Cubs – After pitching Friday and Saturday, Wade Davis got the night off on Sunday. What was a bit surprising was that CJ Edwards stayed in his usual 8th inning slot, while Koji Uehara stepped in to fill the 9th. Uehara, of course, has the edge in terms of experience, but…

  • Jeanmar Gomez records save while Carlos Torres blows vulture save chance

    June 4, 2017 Philadelphia Phillies – Jeanmar Gomez came in to clean up Hector Neris’ mess in the ninth inning yesterday and retired the only batter he faced for his second save of the season.  Joaquin Benoit has been placed on the disabled list with a sore left knee.  Pat Neshek struck out the side in…

  • Huston Street faces a rehab setback; Sam Dyson to be traded or released

    June 3, 2017 Los Angeles Angels — Huston Street’s rehab is on hold after he experienced tightness in his triceps. The more time Street misses, the harder it might be for him to reclaim the closer role from surprising Bud Norris. Meanwhile, Cam Bedrosian pitched a rehab inning for the Inland Empire 66ers, striking out…

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