Closer Monkey | 2026
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Zach Britton pitching his way out of long relief
May 2, 2014 Los Angeles Dodgers – Chris Perez came on in a save spot in the 8th inning, and then stayed on for the 9th after the Dodgers stretched their lead for his first save of the year. He’s entrenched as the Los Angeles set-up man and stands to inherit the job should anything happen…
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Jim Johnson still on the cusp of closing; Hector Rondon nearly official
May 1, 2014 Oakland A’s — Jim Johnson remains undefeated — for his career! — when protecting an 11-run lead. Luke Gregerson, who hadn’t pitched since Saturday, got the eighth inning in this laugher, and it seems all but official that JJ will claim the next high-leverage ninth. We’ll slide him up one slot, for now. Hierarchy change: Jim Johnson to Set-Up, Sean…
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Too many walks in Boston and Toronto
April 30, 2014 Boston Red Sox — Edward Mujica has allowed at least one run each of the last five times he’s faced more than one batter, but John Farrell isn’t worried by his 10.00 ERA, or even the nearly sixfold increase in his walk rate. Farrell believes Mujica is struggling with his command due to infrequent use, suggesting that his role…
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Smith sharp in first save opportunity for Angels
April 29, 2014 Los Angeles Angels – Joe Smith came on in the ninth inning with a three-run lead and allowed just one hit to pick up his first save of the season against his former team. No hierarchy change. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2015 Closer . Updated LAA Joe…
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