Closer Monkey

Tag: Brandon Kintzler

  • Craig Kimbrel heads to the IL

    August 5, 2019 Chicago Cubs – Craig Kimbrel was placed on the 10-day IL with a knee issue. The Cubs could deploy a committee in his absence, with Brandon Kintzler and/or Steve Cishek getting at least a share of the opportunities. Updated hierarchy: *Kintzler | Cishek | Wick.* = closer-by-committee

  • Carlos Martinez records save while Craig Kimbrel market should heat up very soon

    June 2, 2019 St. Louis Cardinals — Jordan Hicks got Saturday off as we expected, and the Cardinals turned to their closer from the end of last year, Carlos Martinez.  Martinez responded with a perfect ninth for his first save of the season.  After missing the beginning of the season, Martinez is beginning to settle…

  • Tyler Chatwood records save for Cubs

    May 26, 2019 Chicago Cubs — Tyler Chatwood pitched a scoreless ninth yesterday for his first save with the Cubs.  Manager Joe Maddon recently said that Chatwood was not the answer in the ninth inning, but that he would give him a chance if other guys were unavailable.  Steve Cishek had pitched in two of…

  • Pedro Strop placed on IL

    May 8, 2019 Chicago Cubs – The Cubs placed Pedro Strop on the IL with a tight hamstring. Look for Steve Cishek to get the bulk of the save chances; Brandon Kintzler could potentially get a look as well. Updated hierarchy: *Cishek | Kintzler | Brach.* = closer-by-committee

  • AJ Minter activated from IL

    April 5, 2019 Atlanta Braves — Believed by many to be the team’s best reliever, AJ Minter has been activated from the injured list and was quickly thrust into a medium-leverage situation Thursday. With the Braves leading 9-0 in the ninth, Chad Sobotka allowed back-to-back dingers to make it 9-3. He then allowed another hit…