Closer Monkey | 2026
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Grant Balfour demoted, Brian Fuentes to close in Oakland
Oakland A’s – Brian Fuentes picked up the save last night in what initially appeared to be a match-up play; three of the four Tigers hitters due up that inning were lefties. But early this morning, Bob Melvin told the Oakland Tribune that Fuentes was his man for the foreseeable future. ”We’ll give Balfour a bit…
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Frank Francisco blows save; Scott Downs back as closer
May 12, 2012 New York Mets – Frank Francisco blew the save last night and took the loss. Jon Rauch has been pitching well and got the save when Francisco was unavailable on Tuesday. If Francisco continues to struggle Rauch could see more save opportunities. Frank Francisco to Hot Seat. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line…
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Chris Sale back to rotation; Addison Reed is the new White Sox closer
Chicago White Sox – White Sox GM Kenny Williams told CSNChicago.com that Chris Sale was being moved back to the rotation. Apparently, after being sent to the bullpen, Sale called Williams and asked for one more shot at starting, and Williams agreed. Williams said that Addison Reed will be the closer. Hierarchy change: Addison Reed to…
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Heath Bell regains closer role in Miami
Miami Marlins – Ozzie Guillen before Friday’s game told several Florida newspapers that the club was better with Heath Bell in the closer role. While he dodged a question about whether Bell would be closing tonight, he then went on to say: “He’s our closer. Let’s see what happens when he is back there.” Guillen also…
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Joel Hanrahan to bereavement list, Juan Cruz as temporary closer
May 11, 2012 Washington Nationals – Ryan Mattheus pitched the 7th inning on Thursday ahead of Tyler Clippard and Henry Rodriguez and picked up his 5th hold of the season. Hierarchy change: Ryan Mattheus to 2nd in line, replacing Sean Burnett. |Closer |Set-Up |2nd In Line |2013 Closer |Updated WAS |Rodriguez |Clippard |Mattheus |Storen |5/11/12 |Storen(DL)…
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