Closer Monkey | 2026

  • Greg Holland returns to 8th inning role for Royals

    July 15, 2012 Kansas City Royals – Greg Holland has re-taken the lead as the Royals go-to set-up man, an important spot to watch, given the likelihood that Jonathan Broxton will be dealt.  Holland helped to finish off the 7th, and then pitched the 8th inning for the second night in a row, earning the…

  • Kris Medlen rising in Atlanta; Matt Capps returns

    July 14, 2012 Minnesota Twins – The Twins activated Matt Capps from the DL.  He will resume closing immediately, as the Twins are hoping to build his value so they can deal him.  Hierarchy change: Matt Capps to Closer, Glen Perkins to Set-up, Jared Burton to 2nd in line. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013…

  • Trade Deadline Buy/Sell: American League Closers

    July 13, 2012 SPECIAL UPDATE: TRADE DEADLINE BUY/SELL (PART 2 OF 2) Glossary BUY+: This player has a large chance of becoming a closer by the trade deadline. BUY: This player has a small chance of becoming a closer by the trade deadline. SELL: This player has a small chance of losing his closer job by the trade…

  • Trade Deadline Buy/Sell: National League Closers

    July 12, 2012 SPECIAL UPDATE: TRADE DEADLINE BUY/SELL (PART 1 OF 2) Glossary BUY+: This player has a large chance of becoming a closer by the trade deadline. BUY: This player has a small chance of becoming a closer by the trade deadline. SELL: This player has a small chance of losing his closer job…

  • Steve Cishek to lead closer by committee in Miami

    July 10, 2012 Miami Marlins – Ozzie Guillen told The Dan LeBatard Show today that he would use a closer-by-committee after the All Star Break.  Steve Cishek is the best candidate for saves, while Mike Dunn could see some opportunities against lefty-heavy lineups.  Juan Oviedo (nee Leo Nunez) will also be in the mix when…

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