Closer Monkey

Tag: Brandon Kintzler

  • Keone Kela likely to take over as Pirates closer

    September 18, 2019 Pittsburgh Pirates – As we told you yesterday, authorities arrested Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez on charges of computer pornography – solicitation of a child and providing obscene material to minors. The Pirates were blown out last night, but before the game Clint Hurdle indicated that Keone Kela will be his first option…

  • Brandon Kintzler is back but the Cubs are still blowing saves

    August 17, 2019 Chicago Cubs — The Cubs activated Brandon Kintzler from the IL yesterday, and after Kyle Ryan faced the first two batters in the ninth, Kintzler came on to finish the game. After getting one out he walked three straight batters, one intentionally, to give up the lead before giving up a walk-off…

  • Jose Leclerc to remain as Rangers closer

    August 7, 2019 Texas Rangers — Shawn Kelley should be activated from the IL today, but he will not assume the closer’s role. Chris Woodward said that Jose Leclerc has earned that spot and will continue to pitch the ninth inning. Expect Kelley to join Jesse Chavez, Brett Martin and rookie fireballer Emmanuel Clase as…

  • Brandon Kintzler hits the IL; Pedro Strop returns from IL

    August 6, 2019 Chicago Cubs – The Cubs placed Brandon Kintzler on the 10-day IL and activated Pedro Strop from the IL. We’ll put Strop at the top of the committee for now, but know that he could be eased into high-leverage innings. Joe Maddon even said that tonight will be a juggling match in…

  • Cubs go to a committee after Kimbrel injury

    August 6, 2019 New York Mets – A game one appearance by Edwin Diaz meant that the save chance in the nightcap of the Mets’ doubleheader sweep went to Seth Lugo. Lugo, who now has not allowed a run in his last 15.2 innings (including no hits OR walks in his last 10 innings), pitched…