Closer Monkey | 2026
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2016 AL Central preview
February 29, 2016 Chicago White Sox – The back end of the White Sox bullpen settled into a nice groove at the end of last season and the good news is that all of the key members will be returning for 2016. David Robertson has established himself as a solid closer, with the potential to…
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2016 AL West preview
February 29, 2016 Houston Astros — Ken Giles finally became the closer in Philadelphia after the Jonathan Papelbon trade, and he excelled, collecting 15 saves and striking out 87 hitters in 70 innings. Now the 25-year-old should get the chance at his first full season as a closer — although Luke Gregerson isn’t too pleased about losing his job. Gregerson…
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Casilla and Rivero record saves
October 4, 2015 San Francisco Giants — Santiago Casilla recorded his 38th save of the season last night, and also reached 55 games finished. As a result, his 2016 option vested and he will earn an additional $1 million next year. Hierarchy remains: Casilla | Romo | Strickland. Oakland A’s — Felix Doubront pitched a scoreless bottom of…
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Greg Holland out for 2016; Matt Albers finishing strong
October 3, 2015 Chicago White Sox – Matt Albers got the 8th inning ahead of David Robertson on Friday night, pitching a clean frame to earn his 6th hold and lower his ERA to 1.21. Nate Jones, meanwhile, hasn’t pitched in over a week. Updated hierarchy: Robertson | Albers | Jones. Kansas City Royals –…
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Dellin Betances and Luis Garcia head a bumper crop of save vultures
October 2, 2015 Washington Nationals — Felipe Rivero grabbed the first save chance for the post-Papelbon Nationals, delivering two perfect innings and earning praise from Matt Williams. Meanwhile, Bryce Harper and Max Scherzer have honored Papelbon with a new handshake, and Nats fans are pledging thousands of dollars to charity if the team cuts their ex-closer and eats…
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