Closer Monkey

Tag: Corey Knebel

  • David Robertson to shoulder the load amidst Phillies bullpen injuries

    August 22, 2022 Milwaukee Brewers – Devin Williams wasn’t available Sunday after a heavy workload leading up, so Taylor Rogers got the 9th inning in a 3-run game, converting for his 29th save of the season — and his first since July 23. Hierarchy remains: Williams | Rogers | Bush. Cincinnati Reds – With a…

  • Ryan Pressly back from paternity leave; Corey Knebel pitching well

    July 25, 2022 Philadelphia Phillies – A disheartening sweep at the hands of the lowly Cubs dropped the Phillies out of the final Wild Card spot, but perhaps a minor silver lining is that former closer Corey Knebel had two more solid outings, extending his scoreless streak to 10.1 innings. The Phillies would certainly love…

  • Tyler Duffey, Brusdar Graterol nab saves

    July 11, 2022 Minnesota Twins – With the 3-4-5 hitters due up, Jhoan Duran was sent out for the 8th inning, leaving the 9th for Tyler Duffey. Duffey converted for his second save of the year. Hierarchy remains: *Duran | Pagan | Jax.* = closer-by-committee Arizona Diamondbacks – Kyle Nelson pitched a perfect 9th inning…

  • Kendall Graveman to close for White Sox after Liam Hendriks hits IL

    June 15, 2022 Chicago White Sox – We alerted you yesterday that Liam Hendriks will need an IL stint thanks to a right forearm strain; no word yet on the severity. Kendall Graveman will close in his absence. We’ll also welcome Joe Kelly to the hierarchy. He was activated from the IL on Tuesday and…

  • Tanner Houck transitioning to shorter, higher-leverage appearances

    Boston Red Sox – A day after Hansel Robles failed to get the job done in the 9th inning on a night that Tanner Houck was unavailable, the latter closed out a 2-0 shutout victory for the Red Sox with a perfect 9th. It was Houck’s second save on the season, and he’s likely the…