Closer Monkey

Tag: Aaron Bummer

  • Domingo Acevedo moves to the top of the A’s committee

    September 18, 2022 Oakland A’s — Domingo Acevedo pitched a scoreless 9th inning for his second straight save for the A’s.  A.J. Puk pitched the 8th inning ahead of Acevedo and gave up a run.  This is a still a committee but we will move Acevedo to the top based on recent performances. Updated hierarchy:…

  • Liam Hendriks placed on the IL

    June 14, 2022 Chicago White Sox – Liam Hendriks will need an IL stint after all. It’s a right forearm strain; no word yet on the severity. Kendall Graveman will close in his absence. Updated hierarchy: Graveman | Ruiz | Crick.

  • Rafael Montero moves to top of Astros committee

    May 3, 2022 St. Louis Cardinals – Giovanny Gallegos owners had to be encouraged to see the righty get the 9th in a 1-0 victory on Monday after Ryan Helsley pitched 2 scoreless innings for the save on Sunday. Since Oliver Marmol still hasn’t made any comments about how he’s going to distribute save chances,…

  • Daniel Bard looks like the man to own in Colorado while Matt Barnes is dealing with an injury

    April 10, 2022 Colorado Rockies – Daniel Bard struck out the side in a perfect 9th inning to record the Rockies’ first save of the season.  Alex Colome struggled in the 8th inning ahead of Bard and manager Bud Black acknowledged he would prefer Colome to pitch at a faster pace.  Bard moves to the…

  • Joe Barlow lands on the IL

    August 21, 2021 Texas Rangers – The Rangers placed Joe Barlow on the 10-day IL with a blistered finger yesterday. Barlow had been the most effective reliever for Texas and had begun to establish himself as the primary closing option prior to this injury. Spencer Patton and Josh Sborz will likely split any save chances…