Closer Monkey | 2026
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Hector Rondon has dazzling 9th inning; Raul Valdes in the mix in Houston
April 28, 2014 Baltimore Orioles – Just five days removed from giving up four earned runs to the Blue Jays, Evan Meek got knocked around again on Sunday, and has now given up 8 ERs in his last 1.1 innings pitched. It’s unlikely he’ll be trusted with any more important innings until he gets things turned…
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Hector Rondon looks like the new Cubs closer
April 27, 2014 Chicago Cubs – Hector Rondon struck out all three hitters he faced in a perfect ninth inning on Sunday afternoon, featuring mostly an array of 98 mph fastballs. It wasn’t a save since the Cubs were up 4-0, but Pedro Strop had already been used in the 8th, so this looks like…
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Another adventurous Astros 9th inning, the beard struggling
April 27, 2014 Houston Astros — The Astros entered the 9th inning with a 4-run lead but they had to make it interesting. Most of the usual suspects in Houston’s bullpen had thrown a lot of pitches on Friday, so manager Bo Porter went to lefty Raul Valdes after the lead was cut to one. Valdes struck…
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Jim Johnson on the verge of winning job back; Mark Melancon, Joe Smith to close
April 26, 2014 Chicago White Sox – Despite four straight scoreless outings, Ronald Belisario still has an ERA over 7, thanks in large part to an April 9th appearance in Colorado where he gave up 5 runs while recording only one out. But his recent stretch — almost all of which has come pitching ahead…
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Jason Grilli placed on DL, Mark Melancon to close
April 25, 2014 Pittsburgh Pirates – Jason Grilli has been placed on the disabled list with a left oblique strain. Mark Melancon will close in his place, while Tony Watson moves up to cover the 8th. Hierarchy change: Mark Melancon to Closer, Tony Watson to Set-up, Justin Wilson to 2nd in line. . Closer .…
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