Closer Monkey | 2026
-
Bud Norris picks up another save
April 25, 2017 Los Angeles Angels – The Angels traded for veteran reliever David Hernandez and immediately used him in a big spot. With the Angels clinging to a one run lead in the eight inning, Hernandez came on with a runner on first and one out. He retired the only two batters he faced to preserve the…
-
Two saves in two days for Koda Glover
April 24, 2017 Los Angeles Angels – The Angels took a 1-0 lead to the 8th inning, but Deolis Guerra gave up a go-ahead home run and Brooks Pounders allowed considerably more damage, as the Blue Jays rallied to win 6-2. Blake Parker remains our favorite arm in this bullpen, but he was used rather…
-
Bud Norris nabs first Angels save after Cam Bedrosian injury
April 23, 2017 Los Angeles Angels – Cam Bedrosian was placed on the DL yesterday afternoon, and Bud Norris got the first save chance in his absence, converting the opportunity. At least one beat writer thinks this makes Norris the closer going forward, and his successful save makes that a strong possibility. Our choice would…
-
Blake Parker and Bud Norris could split save chances with Cam Bedrosian out
April 22, 2017 Los Angeles Angels — The nightmare continues for the Angels’ bullpen. Now it’s Cam Bedrosian hitting the DL with a right groin strain. Who will close with Bedrosian, Huston Street, and Andrew Bailey (and Mike Morin) all sidelined? Well, tonight, it might well be Bud Norris, but Blake Parker probably has the…
-
Santiago Casilla grabs another Oakland save
April 22, 2017 Oakland A’s — For the second night in a row, Santiago Casilla pitched the ninth inning with a lead, this time converting a perfect save opportunity. Bob Melvin described Casilla as “a closer,” hastening to add that he wasn’t the only one Oakland has. Casilla has allowed only one hit in eight innings…
Thanks for supporting Closer Monkey.