Closer Monkey

Tag: Brandon Maurer

  • Enny Romero gets save, Santiago Casilla gets hit with foul ball

    June 18, 2017 Washington Nationals – Enny Romero got the last five outs in yesterday’s Nationals’ win to record his second save of the season.  Romero has not given up an earned run in June, and moves to the top of the committee on the virtue of actually converting a save chance. Updated hierarchy: *Romero…

  • Did we . . . break Andrew Miller?

    June 15, 2017 Cleveland Indians — Uh, guys, ever since we praised Andrew Miller by comparing him to peak-level Fernando Rodney, his ERA has quintupled, he’s given up two home runs, and he’s lost two straight games. WE DIDN’T MEAN IT, ANDREW!! COME BACK TO US!! Hierarchy remains: Allen | Miller | Shaw. San Diego…

  • Brandon Maurer converts his third straight save for the Padres

    June 1, 2017 San Diego Padres — Brandon Maurer’s third straight save — against the heart of the Cubs’ order in a one-run game — is enough to get him back atop the Padres’ committee, for now. Updated hierarchy: *Maurer | Hand | Buchter. * = closer-by-committee Minnesota Twins — After a really rough week (four…

  • Felipe Rivero breathing down Tony Watson’s neck

    May 30, 2017 New York Mets – Up by 2 runs in the 8th, the Mets summoned Paul Sewald to bridge the gap to Addison Reed, and Sewald responded with a perfect inning that included two strikeouts. Terry Collins had Jerry Blevins and Fernando Salas warming in case Sewald (20.1 IP, 24 Ks/4 BBs, 2.21…

  • The Padres were serious about this committee thing

    May 29, 2017 New York Yankees – Adam Warren entered the game with 2 outs in the 8th inning with the tying run on deck, retired the first man he faced, then stayed on for the 9th for his first save of the season. He remains the Yankees’ 7th-inning man for now. Hierarchy remains: Betances…