Closer Monkey

Tag: Blake Parker

  • Greg Holland’s struggles continue, Blake Parker records save

    August 27, 2017 Colorado Rockies — Greg Holland entered the ninth inning last night trying to protect a three run lead.  He recorded only one out, while giving up a two runs on three hits.  Jake McGee replaced Holland and got a double play to end the game.  Holland’s month of August has been atrocious. His…

  • Aroldis Chapman could lose his job today

    August 19, 2017 New York Yankees — Aroldis Chapman was summoned in the eighth inning with the Yankees down by one. He did not pitch well, giving up two runs and effectively ending any chance for a comeback. This has been a brutal stretch for Chapman, who had an injury scare earlier this week, and has…

  • Trevor Rosenthal looks like he’s hurt

    August 17, 2017 St. Louis Cardinals — Trevor Rosenthal didn’t look right in a brief outing on Wednesday night, and was pulled from the game after yielding a homer and a walk. His velocity was down and he reported “tightness” in his throwing arm; the Cards are concerned that it’s a return of the shoulder trouble from spring…

  • Juan Minaya likely to lead chaotic White Sox bullpen after Clippard trade

    August 14, 2017 San Francisco Giants – Mark Melancon had his first outing since being activated from the DL, pitching a scoreless inning in the second game of the team’s doubleheader. Sam Dyson picked up the save in game one. The Giants plan to ease Melancon back in to the closer role, so we’ll ease…

  • Cam Bedrosian pitching like closer for Angels

    August 13, 2017 Los Angeles Angels — Cam Bedrosian converted his second straight save opportunity since Bud Norris was removed as closer.  Keynan Middleton got the win, and Blake Parker struck out two in a scoreless eighth inning.  Bedrosian could be on his way to asserting himself as the primary closer for the Angels, but…