Closer Monkey

Tag: Brad Boxberger

  • Rowan Wick returns for the Cubs

    August 11, 2021 Chicago Cubs — The Cubs activated Rowan Wick from the IL prior to the second game of Tuesday’s doubleheader. Wick pitched a perfect seventh inning in that contest with the Cubs trailing, 6-2. It was his first MLB appearance since Sept. 16, 2020. We’ll move Wick right to the top of this…

  • 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…

  • Josh Hader placed on COVID IL

    August 2, 2020 Milwaukee Brewers – Josh Hader is on the COVID IL. Devin Williams should get a bulk of the save chances while Hader is out, though Brad Boxberger could also be in the mix for the Brewers. Updated hierarchy: Williams | Boxberger | Suter.

  • Hunter Strickland, journeyman extraordinaire

    June 14, 2021 Milwaukee Brewers – Despite the full slate of games yesterday, there wasn’t much relief pitching news across baseball, so we thought we’d use this space today to highlight Hunter Strickland’s recent trip around the majors. With yesterday’s trade, from the Angels to the Brewers, Strickland is joining his 7th team (Giants, Mariners,…

  • The committee in Toronto remains unclear while Brad Hand’s struggles continue

    May 22, 2021 Toronto Blue Jays — The committee in Toronto continues to be murky, with Jordan Romano pitching the seventh inning of a tie game last night and Tyler Chatwood taking the ninth at home, where typically you would see a closer. Rafael Dolis was held out of the game after his long outing…