Closer Monkey | 2026
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Wade Davis will close for Royals with Greg Holland on DL
April 18, 2015 Kansas City Royals — Greg Holland has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right pectoral strain. Wade Davis will take over closing duties in his absence. Updated hierarchy: Davis | Herrera | Frasor.
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Still Andrew Miller time for the Yankees
April 18, 2015 New York Yankees — Joe Girardi might still call it a closer committee in the Bronx, but Andrew Miller is the one running all the meetings. Dellin Betances took care of business in the seventh and eighth last night before giving way to Miller, who earned his third save with three strikeouts. Hierarchy remains:…
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Jake McGee on the road to recovery
April 17, 2015 Tampa Bay Rays — Injured closer Jake McGee, working his way back after arthroscopic elbow surgery in December, tossed an inning in an extended spring training game on Thursday. The Rays will decide the next step in McGee’s recovery process on Friday; he may return to the big club within two weeks. Hierarchy remains:…
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Weekly Hot Seat Update: April 16, 2015
April 16, 2015 Since last week, LaTroy Hawkins has lost his job, and Chris Hatcher and Dellin Betances are no longer the head of their committees. Who else is in danger of losing their job and what’s going on with all those committees? Fernando Rodney, Seattle Mariners It’s probably not a good sign for a…
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Mark Melancon losing velocity
April 16, 2015 Pittsburgh Pirates – The Pirates are watching Mark Melancon’s velocity, as it is down three miles per hour from last year. Clint Hurdle isn’t “concerned” or “disappointed,” but is going to watch what happens with his closer. His ERA of 6.75 is a bit misleading, as he has three scoreless appearances (including last…
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