Closer Monkey

Tag: Casey Fien

  • Steve Delabar hits DL; Kintzler, Smith seeing bigger innings

    August 5, 2013 Milwaukee Brewers – Just a week ago, John Axford was being mentioned by Ron Roenicke as a possible part-time closer, but after a dominant stretch, the beleaguered righty has now given up 6 runs in his last 3.1 innings.  He’s been dropped back to middle inning duty, while Brandon Kintzler and Mike…

  • Axford and Henderson “co-closers” in Milwaukee as K-Rod heads to Baltimore

    July 24, 2013 Milwaukee Brewers — As we feared, now that K-Rod is gone, Ron Roenicke told reporters before Tuesday’s game that Jim Henderson and John Axford will likely “flip-flop” future save opportunities. What can we say? The man loves him some drama. Note that Henderson pitched the ninth on Tuesday with the team down by four. Hierarchy change: Jim Henderson to…

  • Mark Melancon to close while Jason Grilli is out; Charlie Furbush ascending

    July 23, 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates – The Pirates have not released much on the injury to Jason Grilli, who will be re-evaluated today.  The official word thus far is “right forearm tightness,” which is often an ominous precursor to Tommy John surgery.  Vin Mazzaro picked up his first career save on Monday, getting the last…

  • Rex Brothers to close while Betancourt is on DL

    July 21, 2013 Colorado Rockies – Rafael Betancourt has been placed on the DL with appendicitis.  The move is retroactive to July 15.  Rex Brothers will close in his absence.  Hierarchy change: Rex Brothers to Closer, Matt Belisle to Set-up, Wilton Lopez to 2nd in line, Rafael Betancourt to DL. . Closer . Set-Up .…

  • Santiago Casilla back, Casey Fien pitching well

    July 14, 2013 San Francisco Giants — Santiago Casilla was activated from the DL on Saturday and should resume his role as the set-up man ahead of Sergio Romo. Hierarchy change: Santiago Casilla to Set-up, Jeremy Affeldt to 2nd in line. . Closer . Set-Up . 2nd in line . 2014 Closer . Updated SF Sergio Romo…