Closer Monkey | 2026
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Sean Doolittle activated and could see save chances immediately
August 22, 2015 Oakland A’s – Sean Doolittle has been activated from the disabled list. None of the Oakland beat writers have reported on his usage, as they haven’t been able to talk to Bob Melvin yet, so this is purely a hunch. However, we think he’s the best bet to close for the rest…
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Kevin Jepsen closes for Minnesota without Glen Perkins
August 22, 2015 Texas Rangers — The Rangers are pleased with the performance of their bullpen lately, and Keone Kela has been a big part of that, returning from his rest in the minors with six straight scoreless outings (four holds). Friday night saw Kela pitch a scoreless eighth in a tight 2-0 game. Sam Dyson…
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Jake McGee out for the year; Glen Perkins out for five more days
August 21, 2015 Tampa Bay Rays — Sometimes-closer Jake McGee has a torn meniscus and will miss the rest of the season after knee surgery. Xavier Cedeno and Steve Geltz will be Tampa’s next line of defense behind a shaky but secure Brad Boxberger (four blown saves, nine losses). Updated hierarchy: Boxberger | Cedeno | Geltz. Minnesota Twins – Glen Perkins received a cortisone shot…
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Drew Pomeranz records save; Jake McGee hurt
August 20, 2015 Oakland A’s – Drew Pomeranz picked up his second save of the season last night, and when asked after the game if Pomeranz is the closer, manager Bob Melvin said “He was today.” Those three words confirm that his committee is still alive, at least for now. Sean Doolittle could rejoin the team…
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Glen Perkins to have MRI; John Axford returns to closer role
August 19, 2015 Minnesota Twins –Glen Perkins flew back to Minnesota on Tuesday and will have an MRI on Wednesday, in addition to a cortisone injection. Manager Paul Molitor hopes the injection will provide some relief, which Molitor himself could use for his exhausted bullpen. Kevin Jepsen and Casey Fien were both rested last night, and it…
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