Closer Monkey

Tag: Alex Vesia

  • Monkey Bytes; May 29

    Tuesday’s full slate was reduced by one postponement, but the Dodgers/Mets doubleheader still provided 15 games. Speaking of which, Los Angeles recorded a sweep with two saves, including Blake Treinen‘s first this year. Plus, the team will activate its closer on Friday. There was an injury scare in Milwaukee when a comeback line drive struck…

  • Monkey Bytes, May 7: Frustrations rise as match-up bullpens emerge, Clase nails down his 11th, Game Recaps, and more

    One of the most difficult things about covering high-leverage relievers lies in balancing the needs of fantasy managers seeking clarity versus how teams handle save situations. It’s an unforgiving task at times. During Monday’s 10-game slate, seven saves were recorded with two proving frustrating from a fantasy lens. For a second straight appearance, Minnesota used…

  • Daniel Hudson hits the IL

    July 7, 2023 Los Angeles Dodgers — It was another good news/bad news day for the Dodgers’ bullpen on Thursday. The bad news is that Daniel Hudson, who earned his first save in 392 days on Wednesday, landed on the IL with an MCL sprain on his right knee. Hudson is expected to miss at least 1-2…

  • The Dodgers bullpen gets another two late-inning options

    September 29, 2022 Los Angeles Dodgers — Tommy Kahnle threw his hat into the Dodgers’ closer committee ring, grabbing a tenth-inning save and allowing LA to join the Yankees with 12 pitchers with saves entering the final week of the season. Kahnle’s last save was with New York in August 2018, but both he and…

  • Sam Hentges, Scott Alexander grab saves

    September 20, 2022 Cleveland Guardians – Sam Hentges got the last out of the 7th inning in a 3-run game, and then ended up staying on the mound all the way through the end of the game, as the Guardians stretched their lead to 7 runs. It only took Hentges 20 pitches to get 7…