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Closer Monkey | 2026

  • Winter dealings: Melancon, Bell, Street, Santos, etc

    Lots of winter moves to report.  Visit our main page for more info. Boston Red Sox- The Red Sox acquired Mark Melancon from the Houston Astros, and the righty will move into the closer’s role.  The Red Sox have not yet determined a role for Daniel Bard, who may be moving to the rotation.  Hierarchy change:…

  • With Papelbon gone, Daniel Bard to close for Red Sox

    Boston Red Sox- With Jonathon Papelbon’s departure, Daniel Bard assumes the closer role by default, for now.  Hierarchy change: Daniel Bard to Closer, Alfredo Aceves to Set-up, Franklin Morales to 2nd in line. Visit our main page for more info.

  • Philadelphia Phillies sign Jonathon Papelbon to close

    Philadelphia Phillies- The Phillies signed Jonathon Papelbon to a four-year deal.  He’ll be their closer for the foreseeable future.  Hierarchy change: Jonathon Papelbon to Closer, replacing Ryan Madson. Visit our main page for more info.

  • Chicago White Sox, Chris Sale save, Santos off

    Chicago White Sox- The White Sox continue to share their 9th inning opportunities.  After Sergio Santos got the save two days ago, they went to Chris Sale last night.  Barring a lefty-heavy 9th inning, a save opp on the season’s final day should go back to Santos.  No hierarchy change.  Visit our main page for more…

  • Washington Nationals, Storen and Clippard off, Rodriguez save, Burnett down

    Washington Nationals- Both Drew Storen and Tyler Clippard had the night off, having pitched the previous two days, so Henry Rodriguez got the call for the save, his second this week.  Rodriguez has surpassed Sean Burnett on the Nats depth chart, as Burnett was only used for 1 hitter in the 7th.  Hierarchy change: Henry Rodriguez…

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