Closer Monkey | 2026
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Rockies move to committee as John Axford tends to family
July 1, 2015 Colorado Rockies –John Axford was placed on the personal inactive list Tuesday night in order to take care of things at home, though thankfully it seems as if his son, who was bit by a rattlesnake earlier this year, is fine. By rule, Axford’s absence must last a minimum of three days, and the…
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John Axford placed on personal inactive list
June 30, 2015 Colorado Rockies –John Axford was placed on the personal inactive list Tuesday night in order to take care of things at home, though thankfully it seems as if his son, who was bit by a rattlesnake earlier this year, is fine. The Rockies bullpen has been a mess, so there’s no obvious successor in Axford’s…
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Youngster Trevor Gott off to a hot start; Jenrry Mejia due back soon
June 30, 2015 Los Angeles Angels – Baby-faced phenom Trevor Gott has pitched in 8 games for the Angels so far this year and has yet to give up a run. The 22 year-old right-hander has earned a number of high-leverage assignments since his June 13 call-up from Triple-A Salt Lake City. Expect Mike Scioscia…
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Fernando Rodney getting another chance for some reason
June 29, 2015 Seattle Mariners – Fernando Rodney put up another scoreless outing on Sunday, which will give Lloyd McClendon more reason to do what he’s said he wants to do anyway — get his former closer back into the 9th inning. Should-be closer Carson Smith, meanwhile, finished off the 8th inning in a tie…
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Casey Fien moving up in Twins bullpen
June 28, 2015 Minnesota Twins – Casey Fien pitched a scoreless 8th inning last night ahead of closer Glen Perkins. Fien has only given up one run since returning from the DL at the end of May and looks to be regaining his 8th inning role for the Twins. Updated hierarchy: Perkins | Fien | Boyer. St.…
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