Closer Monkey | 2026
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Zach Putnam, Shae Simmons ascend to 8th inning roles
June 10, 2014 Chicago White Sox – Zach Putnam got the final two outs of the 8th inning on Monday, marking the fourth straight time that he’d bridged the gap to Ronald Belisario. The 26-year-old righty doesn’t have the best ratios in the world (19 Ks vs 9 BBs in 24.1 innings), but he keeps…
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Grant Balfour out as closer; Rays to use committee
June 9, 2014 Tampa Bay Rays – The Rays will go with a closer-by-committee for the time being, announced Joe Maddon this morning. Grant Balfour will be part of that committee, but as mentioned in our previous update, we like Joel Peralta to get the next save chance, with Jake McGee and Juan Carlos Oviedo…
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Grant Balfour on the verge of losing closer gig
June 9, 2014 Tampa Bay Rays – Grant Balfour gave up five more runs on Sunday and now has a 6.46 ERA. Joe Maddon wouldn’t say if Balfour had finally lost the job that he should’ve lost a long time ago, but it seems silly to keep running him out there. Until we see evidence…
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Nathan continues to struggle, Hunter working his way back
June 8, 2014 Detroit Tigers — Joe Nathan continues to struggle as he gave up two runs last night in a non-save opportunity. After the game manager Brad Ausmus reiterated that they need Nathan to be their closer. However, Joba Chamberlain has not given up a run in his past 12 appearances and it’s possible that the…
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Betances dominating, Rondon has a rough outing
June 7, 2014 New York Yankees — Protecting a 2 run lead in the 8th inning, the Yankees called on Dellin Betances. He pitched a clean inning, with 2 ks, and picked up his 8th hold of the season. Betances now has a ridiculous 61 ks in 36 innings this season and is turning into a…
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