Closer Monkey

Tag: AJ Ramos

  • Dellin Betances, others may face suspensions after three bench-clearing brawls

    August 25, 2017 New York Yankees — It sure was a wild day in Detroit on Thursday. Benches cleared three times and actual punches were thrown on both sides. As for who we care about, there may be multiple suspensions doled out, especially for those Yankees who were ejected — Dellin Betances, for beaning Tigers…

  • Amidst trade deadline chaos, Blake Treinen quietly taking over in Oakland

    August 1, 2017 [EDITOR’S NOTE: We’re running our Donation Drive this week. As always, we are extremely grateful for your support!] Oakland A’s – Blake Treinen picked up his first Oakland save last night, putting him firmly at the front of the team’s closer-by-committee. He’s allowed only one earned run and seven total baserunners (4…

  • Addison Reed dealt to Red Sox

    July 31, 2017 New York Mets – Addison Reed is headed to the Red Sox, pending medical evaluation, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. Joel Sherman has also confirmed. AJ Ramos takes over as closer for the Mets. Updated hierarchy: Ramos | Blevins | Sewald. Boston Red Sox – Addison Reed fills a big need for…

  • Brad Ziegler may be ready to return from the DL and close for Miami

    July 29, 2017 Miami Marlins — We told you last night that A.J. Ramos had been traded to Miami, that Junichi Tazawa was next in line for saves, and that Brad Ziegler would also be an option when he returned from the disabled list. In the wee hours of the morning, Marlins executive Michael Hill…

  • Junichi Tazawa to close for Miami with A.J. Ramos moving to the Mets

    July 28, 2017 Miami Marlins — As Ken Rosenthal first reported, closer A.J. Ramos has been traded to the Mets, leaving Junichi Tazawa as the heir apparent in the Miami bullpen. Brad Ziegler, who pitched a scoreless inning yesterday in a rehab assignment, should be back with the team soon and could also get some save…