Closer Monkey

Tag: AJ Ramos

  • 2017 NL East Preview

    March 1, 2017 Atlanta Braves — After a comically horrific start to the 2015 season, Jim Johnson returned to the Braves, where he’s quietly spent the past season and a half regaining his form. His strikeout rate climbed back over the magical one-per-inning mark in 2016, and he ended the year with 20 saves after Arodys…

  • Bruce Rondon finishing strong

    September 15, 2016 Detroit Tigers – Bruce Rondon pitched a clean 8th inning ahead of Francisco Rodriguez on Wednesday, his second straight appearance where he’s nabbed an 8th inning hold. It also marked his 9th straight scoreless appearance (9 IP, 13 Ks, 4 BBs), and with his usage over the last few games, he’s the…

  • Hunter Strickland could stabilize volatile Giants bullpen

    September 12, 2016 Miami Marlins – It was only a one-out save, but A.J. Ramos showed he was up to the task despite his troublesome finger. He remains the most likely choice for saves for the Marlins down the stretch. Hierarchy remains: *Ramos | Rodney | Barraclough. * = closer-by-committee San Francisco Giants – The…

  • A.J. Ramos battling finger injury

    September 11, 2016 Miami Marlins — A.J. Ramos is dealing with discomfort in the finger he fractured in early August.  Fernando Rodney hasn’t been pitching well, but the injury to Ramos means both All-Stars should be in the mix for saves the rest of the season. Hierarchy remains: *Ramos | Rodney | Barraclough. *  = closer-by-committee Seattle Mariners — Tom Wilhelmsen…

  • Fernando Salas appears secure; A.J. Ramos is back

    August 22, 2016 Los Angeles Angels – Over the past few weeks, the Los Angeles Angels have been an insult to “shambles” everywhere, and save chances have been scant. But when they occur, they’ve belonged to Fernando Salas. He picked up his fourth save last night, and we’ll remove the asterisk until someone else gets…