Closer Monkey | 2026
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Florida Marlins, Leo Nunez suspended, Steve Cishek to close
Florida Marlins- ALERT! Leo Nunez has been suspended and placed on the restricted list, and is reportedly on his way back to his home in the Dominican Republic. The Marlins turned to Steve Cishek to close when Nunez was given a week off last month, and he will likely get first crack at the suddenly-vacant…
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New York Yankees, Mariano Rivera night off, Rafael Soriano save
New York Yankees- Rafael Soriano picked up the save in the second game of yesterday’s doubleheader. Mariano Rivera had already pitched the day game, so he was given the night off. No hierarchy change. Visit our main page for more info.
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Washington Nationals, Drew Storen night off, Henry Rodriguez save
Washington Nationals- Drew Storen picked up saves in both halves of Tuesday’s doubleheader, so he got the night off on Wednesday and Henry Rodriguez earned the save against the Phillies. No hierarchy change. Visit our main page for more info.
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Seattle Mariners, Tom Wilhelmsen up, Jamey Wright down
Seattle Mariners- Tom Wilhelmsen has supplanted Jamey Wright as the Mariners primary set-up man. He’s pitched the 8th inning each of the last two nights, each time setting up a Brandon League save. Hierarchy change: Tom Wilhelmsen to Set-up, Jamey Wright to 2nd in line. Visit our main page for more info.
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Chicago Cubs, Jeff Samardzija, Kerry Wood injured
Chicago Cubs- Kerry Wood is out for the season with a torn meniscus in his knee. Jeff Samardzija has assumed Wood’s late inning role. Hierarchy change: Jeff Samardzija to 2nd in line, replacing Kerry Wood. Visit our main page for more info.
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