Closer Monkey

Tag: Cole Sulser

  • New closers in Arizona, Seattle, and Baltimore after deadline deals

    September 1, 2020 Philadelphia Phillies – The Phillies added David Phelps early Monday, giving them another solid late-inning arm. Look for Phelps to help bridge the gap to Brandon Workman. Updated hierarchy: Workman | Neris | Phelps. Milwaukee Brewers – With David Phelps lost to trade, look for lefty Alex Claudio to get a few…

  • Cole Sulser demoted; Orioles to mix and match in the ninth inning

    August 31, 2020 Baltimore Orioles – Brandon Hyde indicated Monday that he wants to give Cole Sulser some lower-leverage outings after his recent struggles. Hyde said he plans to mix and match in the ninth inning. We expect Miguel Castro, Hunter Harvey and Tanner Scott to contend for saves. Updated hierarchy: *Castro | Harvey |…

  • Kirby Yates could be back today

    August 12, 2020 San Diego Padres – The Padres had a 6-1 lead entering Tuesday’s ninth inning but still had to call upon Drew Pomeranz for the save, as the Dodgers  had the tying run on deck after cutting their deficit to 6-2. Pomeranz needed just one pitch to preserve the victory. After the game,…

  • Trevor Gott and Trevor Rosenthal record saves

    August 9, 2020 Baltimore Orioles – Miguel Castro recorded his first save of the season yesterday.  Cole Sulser picked up the 8th inning hold ahead of him.  Don’t read too much into that usage.  Sulser pitched the 8th because he needed to get some work in and was warming up when the Orioles were losing. …

  • Wade Davis, Roberto Osuna placed on the IL

    August 3, 2020 Baltimore Orioles – Cole Sulser picked up his third save of the season on Sunday with a clean 2-inning effort against the Rays. All indications are that he’s the full time stopper at this point, so we’re removing his asterisk. Updated hierarchy: Sulser | Givens | Castro. Minnesota Twins – Taylor Rogers…