Closer Monkey

Tag: Blake Treinen

  • Trade Deadline Buy/Sell: American League

    July 17, 2018 Special Update (Part 1 of 2 — check back tomorrow for the National League) —– Glossary: BUY+: This player has a strong chance (at least 50%) of becoming a closer by the trade deadline. BUY: This player has a small chance (at least 20%) of becoming a closer by the trade deadline.…

  • Mad about Madson’s save? There’s a reason it wasn’t Herrera

    July 13, 2018 Washington Nationals — Manager Dave Martinez surprised some by going with recent acquisition Kelvin Herrera in the eighth inning and the struggling Ryan Madson in the ninth. Before the game, Martinez informed Herrera that he’d face the top of the Mets order in the late innings, even if that came before the ninth.…

  • Ryan Tepera to DL, Giants bullpen wide open

    July 1, 2018 Toronto Blue Jays – The Blue Jays have placed Ryan Tepera on the 10-day DL.  Seung Hwan Oh got the top ninth in a tie game yesterday, which is usually a spot for the team’s closer, so we will move Oh to the top of the committee.  Manager John Gibbons said that he…

  • So Wily Peralta is maybe worth owning?

    June 28, 2018 Chicago Cubs — As expected, Brandon Morrow was activated from the disabled list and should immediately return to closing for the Cubs. Removing his pants, however, should probably become a committee job. Updated hierarchy: Morrow | Cishek | Strop. New York Mets — Jeurys Familia earned a five-out save on Tuesday, but…

  • Jordan Hicks and Hector Rondon record saves

    June 10, 2018 St. Louis Cardinals — Jordan Hicks recorded his first career save yesterday.  Hicks and closer Bud Norris had both pitched in back-to-back games, but Norris had it a little tougher with the rain delay on Friday so he got the day off.  Norris is still the closer for now but this is…