Closer Monkey | 2026
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Ryan Madson moves to the front of Oakland’s closer committee
April 18, 2016 Oakland A’s – Bob Melvin explained Sean Doolittle’s usage after the game on Saturday, and for the first time acknowledged that “it depends” who gets the 9th inning — on that day, it was because Doolittle had been overworked so he wanted to use him for only one batter. On Sunday, meanwhile,…
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Jason Grilli and Ryan Madson record saves
April 17, 2016 Oakland A’s — Ryan Madson picked up his third save of the season on Saturday, compared to just one for closer Sean Doolittle. Doolittle came on for the last out of the 8th, getting lefty Alex Gordon to fly out. Doolittle has struggled with homers so far this season but feels like he is still pitching well.…
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Arodys Vizcaino and Kevin Jepsen get on the board
April 16, 2016 Atlanta Braves — Arodys Vizcaino certainly made it interesting — loading the bases in the eighth and allowing two more baserunners in the ninth — but at the end of the day, he had his first save and the Braves their first win in ten tries. Hierarchy remains: *Vizcaino | Grilli | Johnson.…
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J.J. Hoover continues to struggle in the Reds bullpen
April 15, 2016 Cincinnati Reds — J.J. Hoover was terrible against the red-hot Cubs Thursday, getting tagged for five runs in just a third of an inning. Hoover, who hadn’t pitched since April 9, was getting work in the eighth inning down three runs. Between this appearance and the grand slam he gave up last week, the Cincy closer boasts a…
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Perkins to the DL; Giles’s struggles continue
April 14, 2016 Minnesota Twins – The Twins placed Glen Perkins on the 15-day disabled list yesterday. Perkins, whose velocity has been down all year, will be replaced by Kevin Jepsen, who did a serviceable job with the role last season. When Perkins returns — which will be longer than 15 days — he’ll have to rebound…
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