Closer Monkey

Tag: Adam Cimber

  • Kenley Jansen should avoid the IL

    July 18, 2019 Los Angeles Dodgers — Kenley Jansen felt better yesterday after taking a comebacker off his ankle, but he was still unavailable for Wednesday’s game. Jansen’s absence should only be temporary however, as he is not expected to need an IL stint and likely would be able to close today if needed. Dave…

  • Love The Drake!

    July 16, 2019 Tampa Bay Rays – After Travis hit his third d’Inger, a go-ahead 3-run shot off Aroldis Chapman in the top of the 9th, the Rays were tasked with protecting a one-run lead without the services of Diego Castillo or Emilio Pagan, both of whom had already pitched. Instead, it was Andrew Kittredge…

  • Hector Neris and Ryan Brasier record saves

    April 21, 2019 Philadelphia Phillies — Hector Neris recorded the last five outs yesterday for his third save of the season.  Neris struck out two and did not allow a base runner.  That is now nine straight scoreless appearances for Neris.  In other Phillies’ bullpen news, Victor Arano was placed on the IL and we…

  • David Robertson injured; Raisel Iglesias struggling

    April 16, 2019 Toronto Blue Jays – Ken Giles wasn’t feeling well, so it was Joe Biagini on for the 9th inning to protect a 2-run lead for the Blue Jays. Biagini converted and remains the handcuff in Toronto. Hierarchy remains: Giles | Biagini | Mayza. Cincinnati Reds – Staked to a 1-run lead in…

  • Bad news in the Indians pen as Cody Allen struggles and Andrew Miller disappears

    August 30, 2018 Cleveland Indians — It’s generally a bad thing when a reliever trends on Twitter, and Cody Allen was no exception on Wednesday night. The formerly dominant closer has struggled this season, no more so than the last 10 days, when he’s given up runs in four of five appearances (13.50 ERA, 2.25…