Closer Monkey

Tag: Brad Keller

  • Jared Hughes first in line for saves with Raisel Iglesias out

    May 24, 2018 Cincinnati Reds — After Raisel Iglesias was placed on the DL with a biceps strain, Jim Riggleman said he would be comfortable using Jared Hughes, Amir Garrett, Michael Lorenzen, or Wandy Peralta in the closer’s role. We told you we think Hughes will win the job, and we’ll note that he got…

  • Andrew Miller still a few days away from returning

    May 5, 2018 Cleveland Indians — Andrew Miller needs a little more time before he can return to bolster the beleaguered Indians bullpen. In other good news, Nick Goody’s MRI revealed no structural damage to his elbow. Hierarchy remains: Allen | Olson | Otero.  Los Angeles Dodgers — The Dodgers managed to throw a combined…

  • Barraclough records save, plus a panda sighting?

    April 29, 2018 Miami Marlins — With Brad Ziegler not 100%, the Marlins turned to Kyle Barraclough to protect a three-run lead.  Barraclough responded by striking out the side for his first save of the season.  Ziegler has not pitched particularly well so far this season and this could be a preview of things to…

  • Grimm moments for the Kansas City bullpen

    April 19, 2018 Kansas City Royals — Less than two weeks ago, Justin Grimm had three holds, a 2.08 ERA, and the inside track on the Royals’ setup job. In five appearances since, he has an ERA over 50 (a stratospheric 243.00 over his last two games) and a style aptly described on Twitter as…

  • Uneasy times for owners of Greg Holland and Ken Giles

    April 14, 2018 St. Louis Cardinals — In a clear save opportunity, the Cardinals opted to go with Bud Norris over $14 million man Greg Holland. Norris put the tying runs on base, but managed to escape unscathed. Even as Norris was struggling, Holland wasn’t warming up, although Mike Matheny likes whoever is closing to feel…