Closer Monkey | 2026
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Tyler Clippard still A’s closer as Doolittle returns to DL
May 30, 2015 Oakland Athletics – Sean Doolittle is headed back to the DL with a left shoulder strain. Tyler Clippard should continue to close in his absence. Updated hierarchy: Clippard | Scribner | Otero.
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Addison Reed might get the next save chance in Arizona
May 30, 2015 Arizona Diamondbacks — After Daniel Hudson and Oliver Perez contrived to load the bases with one out in a tied seventh inning, it was Addison Reed who escaped the jam, inducing a foul pop and a strikeout. Although Brad Ziegler came on to get the eventual save in the ninth, after the game, Chip…
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Weekly Hot Seat Update: May 29, 2015
With all the closer changes so far this season, it’s easy to see the value in owning guys who are first in line. But while it’s always nice to have a new closer, wouldn’t it be even better to get the next dominant one? Back in 2012, Greg Holland was first in line to saves for the Royals,…
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Jake Petricka earns first save; Dan Jennings can’t pitch either
May 29, 2015 Chicago White Sox — Before Thursday’s doubleheader with the Orioles, manager Robin Ventura expressed support for closer David Robertson, who has allowed six earned runs in his last eight outings. With Robertson unavailable, the White Sox turned to Zach Duke, as predicted in Thursday’s VSW, in the first game. Duke got the last out in…
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Brandon Maurer pitching well; Brad Boxberger not so much
May 28, 2015 San Diego Padres – Brandon Maurer got the 8th inning ahead of Craig Kimbrel on Wednesday to pick up his fifth hold on the year. Although he gave up a run to break his 13-inning scoreless streak, Maurer currently sports the best ERA and WHIP on the team at 2.25 and 0.83, respectively.…
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