Closer Monkey

Tag: Anthony Bender

  • Matt Barnes’ IL stint may be over today

    August 4, 2021 Boston Red Sox – We alerted you yesterday that Matt Barnes was on the COVID IL. Well, that stint may come to an end today after Barnes tested negative. We’ll alert you when Barnes is officially allowed to sit in the bullpen and watch the Sox inevitably lose again. Updated hierarchy: Ottavino…

  • Dylan Floro nabs Miami’s first post-deadline save; Hader on COVID IL

    August 3, 2021 Philadelphia Phillies – Ranger Suarez, who was closing a few days ago, just got a start for the Phillies, who will transition him to the rotation now that they’ve got Ian Kennedy on board. Updated hierarchy: Kennedy | Alvarado | Neris. Miami Marlins – The first post-Yimi save in the Marlins bullpen…

  • Yimi Garcia, Joely Rodriguez on the move

    July 29, 2021 Texas Rangers – The Rangers sent Joely Rodriguez to the Yankees as part of yesterday’s Joey Gallo trade, leaving Spencer Patton and Josh Sborz (the latter of whom figures to be on paternity leave for another couple days) as the top two arms behind Ian Kennedy.Updated hierarchy: Kennedy | Patton | Sborz.…

  • Anthony Bender making his mark in Miami

    July 6, 2021 Miami Marlins – For the last two years, Anthony Bender pitched in the independent leagues, but he’s now in the bigs and his slider is living up to his name. With Yimi Garcia — and several other of their top relievers — unavailable on Monday, Bender picked up his first career save.…

  • Ian Kennedy expected to be activated today

    June 16, 2021 Texas Rangers — Josh Sborz was one strike away from earning his second save of the year on Tuesday, but he allowed a solo homer to Carlos Correia that sent the game to extras. In the 10th, it was Demarcus Evans’ turn to blow a save, as he allowed a walk-off grand…