Closer Monkey | 2026
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Kameron Loe, Matt Albers rising; Heath Bell could lose the job he never had
August 13, 2012 Milwaukee Brewers – Kameron Loe picked up his first save of the season as Ron Roenicke continues to follow through on his threat that everyone in the Brewers bullpen will get a shot at closing. Jim Henderson is still the best bet for saves moving on, but Loe should now be on…
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Dale Thayer and Grant Balfour inherit closer jobs again
August 12, 2012 Milwaukee Brewers – A day after inheriting the closer job from a struggling John Axford, Jim Henderson took the loss for the Brewers on Saturday night. He came on in the 9th inning and struck out the side, but then couldn’t find the plate in the 10th, as all four runners he…
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Ryan Cook loses closer job for now, Grant Balfour pitches 9th inning in his place
August 11, 2012 Oakland A’s – Bob Melvin has removed Ryan Cook from the closer role, saying he wanted to use the rookie in lower-pressure situations. Melvin emphasized that the move may not be permanent, but that he’d go with a closer-by-committee for the time being. Grant Balfour got the save on Saturday after Cook…
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Huston Street heads to the DL — Dale Thayer likely to close over Luke Gregerson
August 11, 2012 San Diego Padres – Huston Street took his 21 1/3-inning scoreless streak to the disabled list today after straining his calf on the final play of last night’s game. Bud Black offered three options to the San Diego Union-Tribune last night: a return to Dale Thayer, an elevation of Luke Gregerson, or…
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Jim Henderson takes over for good; Huston Street injury may open door for Dale Thayer
August 11, 2012 San Diego Padres – Huston Street suffered what initially appeared to be a bad injury on Friday night, pulling up lame as he went to cover first base on the last out of the game. Reports from after the game suggested the injury was not as bad as it appeared, though Bud…
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