Closer Monkey

Tag: Brad Brach

  • Chris Hatcher becoming a reliable set-up man

    September 18, 2017 Cincinnati Reds – Raisel Iglesias got a second day off after throwing 42 pitches on Friday, so Michael Lorenzen got his second save with a clean 9th inning. He remains Iglesias’s handcuff going into the season’s final two weeks. Hierarchy remains: Iglesias | Lorenzen | Shackelford. Oakland A’s – Chris Hatcher finished…

  • Maybe a healthy Andrew Miller can give the Indians a spark

    September 14, 2017 Cleveland Indians — Andrew Miller will be activated on Thursday, but he’ll spend some time reacclimating to high-leverage work as the Indians coast into the playoffs. The Tribe is 37-11 in games where Miller pitches, and 29-7 when he’s on the disabled list. Hierarchy remains: Allen | Smith | Shaw. VULTURE SAVE WATCH…

  • Blake Parker grabs another save for the Angels

    August 31, 2017 Los Angeles Angels — Another save for Blake Parker — this one coming after Cam Bedrosian had pitched the seventh with the team down three — means he’s the new committee leader. Meanwhile, Bud Norris went back to the disabled list on Tuesday with a recurrence of his knee inflammation. Yusmeiro Petit…

  • Blake Parker finally getting looks in the 9th

    August 29, 2017 Los Angeles Angels – The Angels are still on an every-other-day diet in regards to Cam Bedrosian, and the last two save opportunities (yesterday and Saturday) have come when their hard-throwing righty had been used the day before. Both times, Blake Parker converted the save, a decision that has been lauded by…

  • Jake McGee could supplant Greg Holland soon

    August 28, 2017 Baltimore Orioles – Zach Britton’s knee felt OK on Sunday morning, but the Orioles are still being cautious with their closer, and gave him another day off to ensure he’s back to normal. Brad Brach closed out Sunday’s game in his absence. Hierarchy remains: Britton | Brach | Givens. Colorado Rockies –…