Closer Monkey | 2026
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Ryan Dull might get a few chances down the stretch
September 19, 2016 New York Mets – Jeurys Familia and Addison Reed were both given the afternoon off on Sunday, so the Mets mixed-and-matched their way through the late innings, culminating in the second save of the season for Jerry Blevins. But even though both those saves have come in the last week, Blevins remains largely…
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Santiago Casilla continues his quest towards double digit blown saves
September 18, 2016 San Francisco Giants – If you are a fan of the Mets, Cardinals, or Dodgers, your favorite player this year might not even be on your own team. Santiago Casilla did his best to help the playoff chances of those three teams on Saturday night by blowing his ninth save of the season. Sergio Romo started the…
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Sean Doolittle ever more likely to return to closing in Oakland
September 17, 2016 Pittsburgh Pirates — Tony Watson converted his 13th save in the tenth inning of Friday’s game, but the real stories happened in front of him. Swingman Juan Nicasio set a club record with his 28th straight relief appearance with at least one strikeout, and Antonio Bastardo picked up the win with a clean ninth inning. Neftali Feliz hasn’t…
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Dellin Betances getting worked to death
September 16, 2016 New York Yankees – The “D” in the former “No Runs DMC” trio has had a rough couple of days, culminating in a disastrous outing Thursday that could cost the Yankees a chance at making the playoffs. Dellin Betances was not called upon to begin the ninth when the Yankees had a…
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Bruce Rondon finishing strong
September 15, 2016 Detroit Tigers – Bruce Rondon pitched a clean 8th inning ahead of Francisco Rodriguez on Wednesday, his second straight appearance where he’s nabbed an 8th inning hold. It also marked his 9th straight scoreless appearance (9 IP, 13 Ks, 4 BBs), and with his usage over the last few games, he’s the…
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