Closer Monkey | 2026

  • Joaquin Benoit now the reliever to own in Detroit

    April 18, 2013 Detroit Tigers – About a week ago, Jim Leyland said Joaquin Benoit would be his closer in most situations, and like all things Leyland, we thought we’d believe it when we saw it.  Early this morning, we finally saw it, as the Tigers went to the veteran righty after finally inching ahead…

  • Atchison giving the Mets some quality innings

    April 17, 2013 New York Mets – Josh Edgin was bombed in the fifth inning of yesterday’s nightcap, while Scott Atchison was quite effective in the seventh and eighth, and has allowed only one run in 7 1/3 innings this year. Hierarchy change: Scott Atchison to 2nd in line, replacing Josh Edgin. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line…

  • Shawn Camp melts down again; James Russell and Carlos Marmol now leading Chicago save chase

    April 16, 2013 Chicago Cubs – Another Shawn Camp meltdown tonight — this time in the 8th inning of a one-run game the Cubs were losing — means the weathered righthander is almost certainly finished as the Chicago closer.  James Russell still has a 0.00 ERA on the season, and is the fan favorite to…

  • Joel Hanrahan placed on disabled list; Andrew Bailey to close

    April 16, 2013 Boston Red Sox – Joel Hanrahan is being placed on the DL with hamstring soreness.  Andrew Bailey will close in his absence.  Hierarchy change: Andrew Bailey to Closer, Koji Uehara to Set-up, Andrew Miller to 2nd in line, Joel Hanrahan to DL. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2014 Closer |Updated BOS |Bailey…

  • Grab Edward Mujica while you still can

    April 16, 2013 Boston Red Sox — Andrew Bailey got a save opportunity in Joel Hanrahan’s absence, giving up a few hits to tie the game before settling down and earning the win in the comeback.  No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2014 Closer |Updated BOS |Hanrahan |Bailey |Uehara |Hanrahan |4/16/13   Toronto Blue…

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