Closer Monkey

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  • Brandon Morrow should have kept his pants on

    June 21, 2018 Chicago Cubs — As we told you yesterday, Brandon Morrow’s disrobing misadventures landed him on the disabled list. In the short term, we think Steve Cishek has the edge over Pedro Strop and Justin Wilson. Updated hierarchy: *Cishek | Strop | Wilson. * = closer-by-committee Baltimore Orioles — The Orioles used Zach…

  • Hector Neris still a prominent part of Phillies committee

    May 22, 2018 Philadelphia Phillies – After a few outings in non-save situations, Hector Neris got the 9th inning with a three-run lead on Monday night, converting for his 9th save. Seranthony Dominguez threw a scoreless 8th, allowing his first baserunner of the season but extending his scoreless streak to 7.2 innings to start his…

  • Ottavino, Clippard having resurgent seasons

    May 7, 2018 Colorado Rockies – With Wade Davis getting the afternoon off, Adam Ottavino picked up his first save of the season. Ottavino has quietly been maybe the single best reliever in all of baseball thus far, with 35 Ks in 19 innings and only 1 earned run allowed all season, and should be…

  • Andrew Miller still a few days away from returning

    May 5, 2018 Cleveland Indians — Andrew Miller needs a little more time before he can return to bolster the beleaguered Indians bullpen. In other good news, Nick Goody’s MRI revealed no structural damage to his elbow. Hierarchy remains: Allen | Olson | Otero.  Los Angeles Dodgers — The Dodgers managed to throw a combined…

  • Chris Martin out with a cramped forearm

    May 3, 2018 Texas Rangers — When you try your best, but you don’t succeed, well, you’re probably the Rangers, and you’re placing Chris Martin on the disabled list with forearm irritation. It’s unclear whether the treatment plan will involve bone ignition or just a humble jade gemstone, but we’re fully confident that they will…