Closer Monkey

Tag: Codi Heuer

  • David Ross calls Rowan Wick, Codi Heuer top options for saves in Chicago

    September 17, 2021 Chicago Cubs – Manager David Ross said Rowan Wick and Codi Heuer are Chicago’s best closer options. “I’m comfortable with either one of those guys in the ninth,” Ross said. We’ll leave Wick atop the hierarchy and slide Heuer up accordingly. We also reserve the right to add an asterisk if Wick starts…

  • Jonathan Loaisiga placed on the IL

    September 6, 2021 Chicago Cubs – Sunday marked four straight save chances (three conversions) for Rowan Wick. We’re removing his asterisk as we figure he’s the go-to guy for the Cubs for the rest of the year. Updated hierarchy: Wick | Heuer | Morgan. New York Yankees – The Yankees placed Jonathan Loaisiga on the…

  • Paul Sewald moves to the top of the Seattle committee

    August 18, 2021 Seattle Mariners — Paul Sewald is back from paternity leave and he’s back in the ninth inning for Seattle. He earned his fifth save of the season on Tuesday against the heart of the Rangers’ order. Diego Castillo worked the eighth, which has been the case quite a bit lately, even with…

  • Jeffrey Springs leaves game after hurting his knee while we get a look at a few teams who traded their closer at the deadline

    August 1, 2021 Chicago Cubs —  The first post-Kimbrel save for the Cubs went to…Kyle Ryan!  The lefty reliever who recently got called back up pitched a scoreless 9th inning for his first save.  Rex Brothers struggled in the 8th inning and Codi Heuer was impressive in his debut.  Brothers has now given up eight…

  • Alex Colome experiences back spasms

    September 23, 2020 Chicago White Sox — Alex Colome needed just six pitches to get through a tied ninth inning, but he was unable to return for the 10th inning to protect a 3-1 lead after experiencing back spasms in the dugout. Manager Rick Renteria didn’t seem overly concerned after the game, but we’ll likely…