Closer Monkey

Tag: Brian Wilson

  • Brian Wilson continues to be effective since his return

    September 13, 2013 Los Angeles Dodgers – Six days ago, Brian Wilson allowed a walk, a stolen base, and a single in the 10th inning of a tied game against the Reds, counting for the only run he’s allowed since returning to the big leagues.  Last night, Wilson was on the better end of it,…

  • Brian Wilson pitching well since his return

    September 1, 2013 Los Angeles Dodgers — Brian Wilson pitched a scoreless 8th inning in a tie game last night.  He ended up getting the win and now has made five scoreless appearances since joining the Dodgers.  Hierarchy change: Brian Wilson to 2nd in line, replacing Ronald Belisario. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line…

  • Bryan Shaw moving up in Cleveland, and welcome back, Brian Wilson!

    August 20, 2013 Cleveland Indians — Bryan Shaw finished the seventh to pick up his ninth hold of the year, and third in his last eight appearances. Cody Allen, on the other hand, has only one hold in his last 16 games. Hierarchy change: Bryan Shaw to 2nd in line, replacing Cody Allen. . Closer . Set-Up…

  • Ernesto Frieri is getting worse; a parting gift from Kevin Gregg

    July 31, 2013 Los Angeles Angels — In a wild game characterized by awful relief by both teams, Ernesto Frieri blew another save. Frieri has retired only 6 of the last 20 batters he’s faced, and although Dane de la Rosa and Kevin Jepsen were even worse last night, Frieri’s seat is getting hot enough for Mike Scioscia to…

  • Sergio Romo to close in SF; George Sherrill injured

    April 15, 2012 San Francisco Giants – Brian Wilson’s season is likely over.  After complaining of elbow soreness on Friday night, the Giants sent him for tests, where an MRI showed structural damage to his right elbow.  Bruce Bochy said that the Giants will go closer-by-committee at first; on Friday, Santiago Casilla came on and pitched…