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Closer Monkey | 2026

  • Betances records save for Yankees

    May 3, 2015 New York Yankees –Dellin Betances picked up his first save of the season yesterday.  The Yankees wanted to give Andrew Miller the day off on Saturday and that allowed Betances to look dominant in the closers’ role for one night, as he struck out all four batters that he faced on only 14 pitches.  Miller should…

  • Keone Kela becoming a reliever to watch

    May 2, 2015 Washington Nationals – Blake Treinen’s wildness cost him again last night, as he entered the game with two men on base, walked the first hitter he faced, and then gave up a 3-run double. Treinen has now issued 7 free passes in 11.1 innings, and has a WHIP approaching 2. Aaron Barrett…

  • Weekly Hot Seat update: May 1, 2015

    Hot Seat spotlight: This week, the spotlight shines on Steve Cishek, who has struggled with both command and velocity in the early going. To the naked eye, Cishek hasn’t been quite as bad as his 9.82 ERA suggests. Take away his two worst outings, and he’s only allowed one run and three baserunners in six appearances.…

  • Adam Ottavino ‘definitely worried’ about injury; Casey Fien hits DL

    May 1, 2015 Minnesota Twins – Twins setup man Casey Fien was placed on the disabled list due to soreness in his shoulder. For now, we’ll slide Aaron Thompson to the first-in-line slot and Blaine Boyer behind him, but keep an eye on Brian Duensing, who could be activated from the DL this weekend and…

  • Jumbo Diaz highlights Ohio’s bullpen troubles

    April 30, 2015 Cincinnati Reds – Jumbo Diaz had another tough outing on Wednesday, highlighted by a Ryan Braun grand slam that put the game out of reach. Diaz didn’t blow a lead, as he entered the eighth inning with the Reds down a run, but he did run his ERA to a bloated 9.72.…

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