Closer Monkey

Tag: Andrew Kittredge

  • Under the Hood: Two Potential Relievers on the “hot” seat

    With a new scoring period on the horizon, taking a look at underlying data by struggling relievers may provide an idea of how long their proverbial leash may be. Our first installment will feature two closers struggling with their command after the first week and a half of games. José Leclerc, Texas Rangers After anchoring…

  • Jason Adam, Daniel Bard hit the IL

    September 4, 2023 St. Louis Cardinals – JoJo Romero got a second day off after throwing 35 pitches on Friday, as did Ryan Helsley, who made his first appearance off the IL in the same game. That left the save chance to Giovanny Gallegos, who converted for his 10th of the season. Hierarchy remains: *Romero…

  • Kittridge returns for Tampa Bay and the vultures look at 3 double headers.

    August 19, 2023Tampa Bay Rays – Andrew Kittridge had not pitched in the majors since June 7, 2022, when he was the nominal leader of the volatile Tampa Bay Rays committee. After a 15 month recovery from Tommy John surgery, and a long minor league rehab stint he was expected to ease his way back…

  • Andrew Kittredge headed back to IL, most likely needs surgery

    June 9, 2022 Tampa Bay Rays – Just a few days after being activated, Andrew Kittredge is headed back to the IL, and this time, he’ll be out for a while. With JP Feyereisen also injured, the Rays late-inning gameplan will be even more patchwork than usual; we’ll put Colin Poche at the top for…

  • Diego Castillo, Penn Murfee giving M’s bullpen a lift

    June 7, 2022 Seattle Mariners – Paul Sewald has been steadily cementing himself atop the Mariners hierarchy, but he got Monday off, having thrown 59 pitches over the preceding four days. Andres Munoz was also off, having pitched in back to back games and three of four, which meant a medley of less-heralded arms combined…