Closer Monkey | 2026
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Brett Cecil collects first save; Edward Mujica struggles
April 29, 2015 Toronto Blue Jays –After being named the Blue Jays’ closer early Tuesday, Brett Cecil picked up his first save of the season. Hierarchy remains: Cecil | Osuna | Loup. Boston Red Sox –Not only was Edward Mujica awful on Tuesday, but he was awful in the fourth inning. He balked twice and allowed…
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Brett Cecil officially closing in Toronto again
April 28, 2015 Toronto Blue Jays – In comments prior to Tuesday’s game, John Gibbons announced that he would return to using Brett Cecil in the closer’s role, with Roberto Osuna and Aaron Loup backing him up. Miguel Castro will get some less strenuous work for a time. Updated hierarchy: Cecil | Osuna | Loup.
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John Axford gets the first post-Ottavino save chance for Colorado
April 28, 2015 Colorado Rockies — As we told you last night, John Axford was first in line to get a save opportunity with Adam Ottavino headed to the disabled list. Rafael Betancourt could also get some chances, but if you must ride with a Rockies closer, the Ax Man is the choice. And we’re sorry.…
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John Axford likely to close for Rockies with Adam Ottavino on DL
April 27, 2015 Colorado Rockies — Adam Ottavino has been placed on the 15-day DL with right triceps inflammation. Expect John Axford to get the most save chances in the short term. Updated hierarchy: Axford | Betancourt | Logan.
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Tyler Clippard blows a save; Keone Kela ascends
April 27, 2015 Oakland A’s — Oakland’s bullpen has been struggling lately, turning Evan Scribner into an eighth-inning fixture, and leading Bob Melvin to give Ryan Cook the seventh-inning role in his season debut. Cook pitched well, but Tyler Clippard blew the save. Clippard has enough good will built up, though, that he’s not on the Hot Seat…
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