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Closer Monkey | 2026

  • Matt Lindstrom to close for the White Sox

    March 31, 2014 Chicago White Sox – Crazy old Robin Ventura is going with Matt Lindstrom as his closer to start the year.  Nate Jones is still worth hanging on to for a while, in case Lindstrom has a tough start out of the gate.  Hierarchy change: Matt Lindstrom to Closer, Nate Jones to Set-up.…

  • Carlos Martinez to pitch the 8th for Cardinals; Casey Janssen injured

    March 31, 2014 Los Angeles Dodgers – Brian Wilson pitched a scoreless inning in Australia, but his first 2014 appearance in the states wasn’t a memorable one, as he gave up three runs and took the loss against the Padres.  Wilson’s 8th inning gig isn’t in danger yet, but there are lots of former closers…

  • Sergio Santos to close as Casey Janssen starts season on DL

    March 30, 2014 Toronto Blue Jays – Casey Janssen has been placed on the disabled list with a lower back strain.  Sergio Santos will close in his place, while Steve Delabar moves up to 8th inning duties.  Hierarchy change: Sergio Santos to Closer, Steve Delabar to Set-up, Brett Cecil to 2nd in line, Casey Janssen…

  • Astros likely to go with committees to start season

    March 23, 2014 Houston Astros — Manager Bo Porter has said that he will go with the dreaded closer by committee to start the season.  Chad Qualls has the experience, so we still expect him to see the most save chances, at least at the beginning of the season.  Josh Fields, Matt Albers, and lefty Kevin…

  • The top 15 relievers for holds in fantasy baseball

    For those of you in leagues that focus on holds, here’s our take on the top 15 options: 1. Tyler Clippard, Washington Nationals 2. Joel Peralta, Tampa Bay Rays 3. Jordan Walden, Atlanta Braves 4. Mark Melancon, Pittsburgh Pirates 5. Kelvin Herrera, Kansas City Royals 6. Sergio Santos, Toronto Blue Jays 7. Luke Gregerson, Oakland A’s 8. Jake McGee, Tampa Bay Rays 9. Alexi Ogando, Texas Rangers 10. Junichi Tazawa,…

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