Closer Monkey | 2026
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Al Alburquerque continues racking up strikeouts
April 29, 2013 Detroit Tigers – Al Alburquerque struck out three more hitters on Sunday, and now has 21 Ks in just 11.2 innings to go along with a 1.54 ERA. It wasn’t a save/hold situation, as the Tigers were up five, but they still used Jose Valverde in the 9th inning, which by extension…
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Kevin Gregg closing, Joba Chamberlain with a save
April 28, 2013 New York Yankees – Mariano Rivera and David Robertson both got the night off after pitching in three of the previous four games. Joba Chamberlain gave up a couple hits in the 9th but ultimately got the save. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2014 Closer |Updated NYY |Rivera |Robertson…
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Kevin Gregg now the closer in Chicago. Yes, really.
April 27, 2013 Chicago Cubs – Another 9th inning opportunity for Kevin Gregg, and a perfect inning for his third save of the season. As we’ve said, Kyuji Fujikawa should take back over when he returns, so much of this is elementary; however, hard as it is to believe, Kevin Gregg appears to be the…
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So, Kevin Gregg is apparently a thing now
April 27, 2013 Chicago Cubs – Shouldn’t-be closer Carlos Marmol was unavailable on Friday night, so this was finally a chance for James Russell to award his fantasy owners’ patience and potentially earn his first save of the season. And then Dale Sveum decided to pitch him in the 7th inning, whereupon he threw two…
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Tony Watson picks up 2-inning save; Joba Chamberlain coming around
April 26, 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates – With both Jason Grilli and Mark Melancon getting a day off, Tony Watson picked up a 2-inning save on Thursday. Barring injuries, Watson won’t get too many opportunities like this one. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2014 Closer |Updated PIT |Grilli |Melancon |Watson |Grilli |4/26/13 …
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