Closer Monkey

Tag: Bud Norris

  • Bud Norris leaves with injury while David Robertson records vulture save

    May 6, 2018 St. Louis Cardinals — Bud Norris left yesterday’s game with tricep tightness.  Norris thinks he will avoid the disabled list.  We expect Norris to miss at least a couple days, and if it turns out to be more serious, we will let you know as soon as possible.  At least one beat…

  • Chris Martin out with a cramped forearm

    May 3, 2018 Texas Rangers — When you try your best, but you don’t succeed, well, you’re probably the Rangers, and you’re placing Chris Martin on the disabled list with forearm irritation. It’s unclear whether the treatment plan will involve bone ignition or just a humble jade gemstone, but we’re fully confident that they will…

  • Darren O’Day looking like the guy in Baltimore

    April 30, 2018 Baltimore Orioles – Darren O’Day has collected the last two saves in the Baltimore bullpen, with the rather looming caveat that they’ve come 9 days apart. O’Day has given up three HRs in 11.2 IP this year, which obviously isn’t ideal for a closer, but he’s also got 15 Ks (and only…

  • Greg Holland can’t stay on track; Ryan Buchter goes to the DL

    April 28, 2018 St. Louis Cardinals — Just as Greg Holland seemed to be ascending to the closer’s role, he fell apart while protecting a three-run lead. He was victimized by an error, but he also left without recording an out. After the game, Mike Matheny said it may take some more time for Holland to…

  • Joe Kelly begins suspension; Mike Matheny keeps us in suspense

    April 27, 2018 Boston Red Sox — Major League Baseball has rejected Joe Kelly’s appeal, putting into effect his six-game suspension, which began Thursday night. Craig Kimbrel has been busy lately, so expect Matt Barnes and Carson Smith to help Kimbrel carry the load with Kelly out. Alex Cora also mentioned that lefty Brian Johnson and righty Hector…