Closer Monkey

Tag: AJ Minter

  • Rays lose another reliever as Diego Castillo hits the IL

    June 24, 2019 Tampa Bay Rays — Diego Castillo is going on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation. Emilio Pagan should be next in line for saves until Jose Alvarado is back in action. Updated hierarchy: *Pagan | Alvarado | Roe.* = closer-by-committee Miami Marlins – The Marlins gave Sergio Romo a second night…

  • Luke Jackson blows his sixth save of the season

    June 16, 2019 Atlanta Braves – Luke Jackson didn’t help himself out at all last night as his throwing error led to two unearned runs and a blown save.  It was Jackson’s sixth blown save of the season and he has allowed at least one run in his last four appearances, although two of those…

  • Mother Nature vultures a save from Luke Jackson

    June 12, 2019 Atlanta Braves – Anthony Swarzak owners owe Mother Nature a tip of the cap, as Swarzak officially earned a save after rain ended Tuesday’s game before the ninth inning began. Luke Jackson was ready to pitch the ninth before the rain halted play and eventually ensured the Braves’ 7-5 win over the…

  • Another Anthony Swarzak appearance, another home run for the other team

    May 11, 2019 Seattle Mariners — Anthony Swarzak did not get the next save chance for the Mariners. In fact, he pitched in the fifth and sixth innings of a blowout loss, and gave up a home run for the sixth time in his last seven outings. The Mariners are clearly not comfortable using him…

  • Luke Jackson eyeing closer job; Blake Treinen hurting

    May 6, 2019 Atlanta Braves – Luke Jackson picked up his second save in his last three appearances, closing the door on the Marlins in the 10th inning in a game where AJ Minter was also available. The Braves are in committee mode now, and Jackson is worth adding in all formats, as he may…