Closer Monkey

Tag: Andrew Kittredge

  • The Orioles actually recorded a save

    September 1, 2021 Baltimore Orioles — For the first time in exactly a month, we can write about a Baltimore reliever earning a save. Cole Sulser, who had his team’s last save on July 31, tossed a 1-2-3 ninth inning to close out a 4-2 win. While committee leader Tyler Wells entered the game in…

  • Lou Trivino to get a break from closing

    August 29, 2021 Oakland A’s – Sergio Romo worked around a two-run homer from Aaron Judge to preserve a 3-2 A’s win and pick up his first save of the season.  Manager Bob Melvin said he would give Lou Trivino a break from closing, but mentioned that he hoped to get Trivino back in the…

  • Rays bullpen soldiers on despite 13 relievers on IL

    August 17, 2021 Tampa Bay Rays – Matt Wisler was placed on the injured list yesterday — the 13th Rays reliever on the injured list — and the Rays also sent lefty Ryan Sherriff to AAA. So who’s left? We like Andrew Kittredge as the best bet for a save on any given night, though…

  • Matt Wisler becomes latest Ray to hit the IL

    August 16, 2021 Tampa Bay Rays – Matt Wisler was placed on the IL with a finger injury. Andrew Kittredge is our best guest for saves now, but with so many injuries (and with the Rays spreading chances around regardless), it’s hard to know who will get the ball in the 9th at this point.…

  • Jeffrey Springs hits the IL; Tanner Rainey sent down

    August 2, 2021 Washington Nationals – Tanner Rainey was sent to AAA to try and get back on track. Rookie Gabe Klobosits, a 6’7″ righty who has two holds in his first two major league appearances, slides into this hierarchy. Updated hierarchy: Finnegan | Suero | Klobosits. Tampa Bay Rays — Jeffrey Springs was officially placed on…