Closer Monkey | 2026
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Glen Perkins picks up a save; Ernesto Frieri now the full-time closer
June 21, 2012 Minnesota Twins – With Matt Capps dealing with an inflamed right shoulder, Glen Perkins picked up the save on Wednesday, pitching a clean inning. Capps is expected back in a day or two. No hierarchy change. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated MIN |Capps |Perkins |Burton |Capps |6/21/12 Los…
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Phil Coke picks up first save after Jose Valverde injury
June 20, 2012 Detroit Tigers – While warming up in the bullpen on Tuesday, Jose Valverde hurt his wrist and was held out of the game; Phil Coke entered in his place and picked up his first save of the season. An initial exam by the Tigers medical staff suggested that the injury was minor,…
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Xavier Cedeno nabs first career save after Brett Myers’s historic meltdown
June 19, 2012 Houston Astros – Brett Myers had a stunning outing on Monday, allowing 8 hits and 5 runs while only recording two outs. He threw 40 pitches– the most an Astros reliever has ever thrown without getting out of an inning– and was finally yanked for Xavier Cedeno, who picked up his first…
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Brad Lidge released; Brandon Lyon rises with Wilton Lopez’s injury
Latest update: June 18, 2012 Washington Nationals – Brad Lidge had struggled since returning from the DL, and on Sunday, the Nats designated him for assignment. He’ll probably look to catch on elsewhere, as his career in Washington is likely over. Hierarchy change: Craig Stammen to 2nd in line, replacing Brad Lidge. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd…
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Scott Atchison quietly compiling a brilliant season
June 17, 2012 Boston Red Sox – Toiling in what’s generally been a mop-up role for much of the season, Scott Atchison has been nothing short of brilliant, pitching 35.1 innings– the most of anyone in the Red Sox bullpen– and compiling a 1.27 ERA in the process. On Saturday, he earned his third hold…
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