Closer Monkey

Tag: Chia-Jen Lo

  • Chia: the ERA that grows!

    September 10, 2013 Houston Astros — Chia-Jen Lo entered with a one-run lead in the seventh and exited with a one-run deficit. Lo has been pretty bad over the last three weeks (9 ER, 8 H, 7 BB, 7 K, 7.2 IP), and lefty Kevin Chapman — who earned the win with a clean eighth on…

  • Melancon could remain Pirates closer even after Grilli’s return

    September 3, 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates — Mark Melancon’s outstanding performance as the Bucs’ interim closer could give Clint Hurdle the luxury of easing Jason Grilli back into high-leverage use. Grilli struck out the side in his Monday rehab appearance with the Altoona Curve; he’s expected to make one last rehab appearance on Wednesday for AAA playoff team Indianapolis, unless the…

  • Kevin Jepsen and J.J. Putz return to the disabled list

    August 26, 2013 Los Angeles Angels – The Angels’ struggling bullpen took another blow on Sunday, as Kevin Jepsen underwent appendix surgery and will likely miss the rest of the season.  Michael Kohn, who picked up his 6th hold of the season on Saturday, should see more high-leverage innings in Jepsen’s absence.  Hierarchy change: Michael…

  • Ernesto Frieri back to being primary closer, Chia-Jen Lo picks up save

    August 25, 2013 Los Angeles Angels – Mike Scioscia said yesterday that Ernesto Frieri will go back to being the primary closer.  Scioscia said that Dane de la Rosa may still get the occasional save but it looks like Frieri will be the guy moving forward. Hierarchy change: Ernesto Frieri to Closer, Dane de la Rosa…

  • Chia-Jen Lo starting to look like a closer; Rafael Betancourt due back soon

    August 17, 2013 Seattle Mariners – Danny Farquhar bounced back from his rough outing a few days back, earning the save on Friday with a perfect 9th inning.  Behind him, it’s been mostly Yoervis Medina getting the 8th inning as of late, with Charlie Furbush contributing holds here and there.  Oliver Perez isn’t out of…