Closer Monkey | 2026

  • Boxberger having a great month, Neil Ramirez sent down

    July 27, 2014 Tampa Bay Rays — Brad Boxberger pitched a scoreless 8th inning and Jake McGee picked up his 11th save of the season last night.  Boxberger has allowed zero runs in July and has recorded a win, a save, and six holds this month.  Jake McGee has gotten the last three save opportunities for…

  • Neftali Feliz and Aaron Crow record saves

    July 26, 2014 Texas Rangers — With their first save opportunity since trading closer Joakim Soria, the Rangers stayed true to their word and went to Neftali Feliz.  Feliz gave up a hit and a walk, and had to throw 26 pitches to get through the inning, but he pitched a scoreless frame for his first…

  • Chad Qualls unlikely to be traded; Jake Petricka now full-time

    July 25, 2014 Houston Astros – Though seemingly a prime trade candidate, Chad Qualls is extremely unlikely to be moved, according to Astros GM Jeff Luhnow. Qualls, who is signed through 2015 and has a team option for 2016, has been a wonderful surprise for both Houston and his fantasy owners, and appears to still…

  • Jake Petricka will close with Zach Putnam going on DL

    July 24, 2014 Chicago White Sox — With today’s news that Zach Putnam is headed to the disabled list with shoulder inflammation, Jake Petricka has ascended — by default — to the top of the Sox pen. Updated hierarchy: Petricka | Belisario | Guerra.

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