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  • Justin Wilson records first save since taking over as closer

    May 14, 2017 Detroit Tigers – Justin Wilson struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning on Saturday night.  It was an impressive outing for Wilson, who recently took over as closer for the active saves leader Francisco Rodriguez. Hierarchy remains: J.Wilson | A.Wilson | Greene. San Francisco Giants — Derek Law had an…

  • Justin Haley may win you Closer Monkey Premium!

    April 14, 2017 Minnesota Twins — We are offering free Closer Monkey Premium to the first person who sends a screenshot of their fantasy team starting Justin Haley for his beautiful, 3.1 IP save Thursday for the Twins. Email [email protected]. Pics or it didn’t happen! Hierarchy remains: Kintzler | Pressly | Belisle. Boston Red Sox – Those…

  • If it’s spring, the Rangers must be blowing saves

    April 6, 2017 Texas Rangers — Last season, Sam Dyson gave up 19 earned runs in 73 appearances. In his first two games of this season, he’s almost halfway there (8 ER, 1 IP), with the latest blow a go-ahead grand slam by Francisco Lindor. The Rangers have fired their closer each of the last two Mays, but…

  • 2017 AL East Preview

    February 27, 2017 Baltimore Orioles – The Orioles once again project to have one of the best bullpens in baseball thanks to dominant closer Zach Britton, who dealt with oblique soreness last week. You may see the O’s practice a little caution with Darren O’Day, who spent time on the DL last season, but he will once…

  • Jacob Barnes records save

    October 2, 2016 Fall is here, the perfect time for a Closer Monkey hoodie!  Tweet or email us a photo of you wearing your hoodie — or any CM apparel — at an MLB playoff game, and you’ll get free Premium service for the 2017 season! Milwaukee Brewers — Jacob Barnes picked up his first career save last night.  Tyler Thornburg blew the save…