Closer Monkey | 2026
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Hot Seat: August 29, 2015
Hottest – In a committee, or on the verge of losing their job right now 30. Sean Doolittle (cuff: Drew Pomeranz) 29. Junichi Tazawa (cuff: Jean Machi) 28. Bruce Rondon (cuff: Alex Wilson) -Sean Doolittle is ostensibly still the most likely reliever in the A’s bullpen to be closing by the end of the year,…
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Junichi Tazawa could be on the way out in Boston
August 29, 2015 Boston Red Sox — Junichi Tazawa is not making things comfortable in Boston. Up three in the tenth, Tazawa gave up a single, induced a double play, then walked one guy after another after another after another. Craig Breslow (the last guy left in the bullpen) bailed him out and earned a save for his…
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Jim Johnson and Fernando Rodney and Rolaids
August 28, 2015 Los Angeles Dodgers — Jim Johnson picked up his first save with LA since being traded from the Braves before the deadline. He pitched a clean ninth inning in a one-run game in place of Kenley Jansen, who had pitched on the previous two nights (and three of the last four) and was unavailable. Johnson’s…
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Glen Perkins didn’t really feel better
August 27, 2015 Minnesota Twins – So much for feeling better. Kevin Jepsen closed out a 5-3 win on Wednesday, and after the game closer Glen Perkins revealed that he has been sidelined not because of his neck but because of back spasms. The injury occurred on Sunday against Baltimore, and Perkins remains day-to-day. Some good…
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Greg Holland’s arm is cranky; Glen Perkins feels better
August 26, 2015 Kansas City Royals – After being kept out of a save situation on Sunday, Greg Holland was also held out of last night’s game, and is experiencing a “cranky” arm. The ever-reliable Wade Davis got the save in his place. Holland has been solid this year despite four blown saves, but Davis…
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