Closer Monkey | 2026
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Gregg grabs hold in Miami; Nats pitcher picks up vulture save
June 24, 2014 Miami Marlins — Kevin Gregg collected his second hold of the season on Monday, and this one was far cleaner than his previous outing. He mowed down the Phillies on just 12 pitches in the eighth inning to keep Miami ahead, 2-0. It appears he may become part of the Marlins’ late-inning plans…
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Tampa Bay committee chugs along confusingly
June 23, 2014 Seattle Mariners – Though he spent part of 2013 as the closer, Danny Farquhar didn’t appear to be the backup to Fernando Rodney — he often pitched the 7th inning, and has only accumulated 6 holds. But on Sunday, it was Farquhar who was the closer du jour with Rodney unavailable. As…
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Kevin Jepsen gets save chance for Angels, Coke picks up save
June 22, 2014 Los Angeles Angels – Kevin Jepson got the call in the 9th inning last night to protect a one-run lead, and he promptly gave up the game-tying home run to the first batter he faced. Mike Scioscia had good things to say about Jepsen the other day after Frieri blew the save. However,…
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Jordan Walden and Rex Brothers seize 8th inning roles
June 21, 2014 Atlanta Braves – After a rare Craig Kimbrel blown save sent the game to extras, Jordan Walden picked up his second save of the year in the 13th inning. Now that he’s back and healthy, Walden appears to be the Kimbrel handcuff. Updated hierarchy: Kimbrel | Walden | Simmons. Colorado Rockies –…
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Mark Melancon in for Jason Grilli as Pirates closer
June 20, 2014 Pittsburgh Pirates — As we expected, Jason Grilli has been removed as the Pirates’ closer in favor of Mark Melancon, with Tony Watson getting the occasional save opportunity as well. Clint Hurdle added that, for now, Grilli would pitch with the team behind, but that the move was not necessarily permanent. Updated hierarchy: Melancon | Watson | Wilson.
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