Closer Monkey | 2026
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Francisco Rodriguez to close in Milwaukee; Glen Perkins and Jared Burton to split chances in Minnesota
July 18, 2012 Texas Rangers – Alexi Ogando returned from the DL and was placed back in to the bullpen, where he will remain for the foreseeable future. He pitched 0.2 innings yesterday and will be used in a late-innings role, as he was before. Hierarchy change: Alexi Ogando to 2nd in line, replacing Tanner…
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Matt Capps back on the DL, closer-by-committee resumes in Minnesota
July 18, 2012 Minnesota Twins – Before Tuesday’s game, the Twins said Matt Capps would be unavailable due to a strained shoulder; then, in the wee hours this morning, they put him back on the DL. Glen Perkins and Jared Burton will resume their closer-by-committee in the mean time. Burton got the save last night.…
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John Axford out as closer in Milwaukee, Francisco Rodriguez to get saves
Milwaukee Brewers – Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said before Tuesday’s game that John Axford would be relieved of his closing duties for the time being. Francisco Rodriguez will inherit the 9th inning role, effective immediately. Hierarchy change: Francisco Rodriguez to Closer, John Axford to Set-up. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated MIL |Rodriguez…
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Mike Dunn earns first save in Miami’s closer-by-committee; Wilton Lopez returns
July 17, 2012 Houston Astros – Wilton Lopez has returned from the disabled list and resumed his 8th inning duties on Monday, throwing a clean inning on Monday ahead of Brett Myers. Lopez could get save chances if and when the Astros deal Brett Myers. Hierarchy change: Wilton Lopez to Set-up, Brandon Lyon to 2nd…
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Mark Melancon rising; random saves for Darren Oliver, Kevin Jepsen
July 16, 2012 Toronto Blue Jays – Darren Oliver pitched the last two innings in a three-run game for the Jays last night, earning his first save of the season. Casey Janssen remains the team’s regular closer, and will maintain that role for the foreseeable future, as the Jays also announced Sunday that Sergio Santos…
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