Closer Monkey

Tag: Andres Munoz

  • Ryne Stanek logs first Marlins save in over a month

    August 26, 2019 Toronto Blue Jays – Ken Giles returned from the paternity list and should resume closing immediately. Look for Derek Law to join Jason Adam and others in bridging the gap to Giles. Updated hierarchy: Giles | Law | Adam. Miami Marlins – The Marlins posted their first save in over a month,…

  • Wade Davis’s nightmare season continues

    August 20, 2019 St. Louis Cardinals – Carlos Martinez got the day off on Monday after a 21-pitch outing Sunday, allowing Andrew Miller to capture his fifth save of the season. Hierarchy remains: Martinez | Miller | Gallegos. Texas Rangers – Rafael Montero pitched the 10th and 11th innings on Monday, earning the win and…

  • Scott Oberg and Sean Doolittle on IL; Craig Kimbrel returns

    August 19, 2019 New York Mets – Taking a 6-run lead into the 9th inning, the Mets went to Edwin Diaz to close it out, and Diaz posted his first 1-2-3 inning since July 21. Given recent usage, it seems the Mets’ plan going forward is that Lugo will get save chances if he’s available,…

  • Sam Dyson, Jose Alvarado return from the IL

    August 14, 2019 Minnesota Twins – The Twins activated Sam Dyson from the IL on Tuesday and immediately sent him into a high-leverage spot. Dyson responded with a perfect eighth inning ahead of Sergio Romo, who closed out a 7-5 win since Taylor Rogers was unavailable. Rogers has struggled when pitching a second consecutive day,…

  • Scott Oberg converts his first save as newly anointed Rockies closer

    August 3, 2019 Colorado Rockies — Bud Black announced that Scott Oberg will take over as closer “for the time being,” and that Wade Davis will move to the middle innings. Oberg got his first opportunity in his new role last night, coming in to protect a one-run lead. He gave up a pair of…