Closer Monkey

Tag: Danny Coulombe

  • Scott McGough hits the IL; Camilo Doval roughed up

    September 18, 2023 San Francisco Giants – Camilo Doval entered the 9th with a 5-run lead and promptly got into a mess of trouble, allowing 4 runs while only logging two outs, eventually departing with the tying run on first base. Taylor Rogers came on to get the 1-out save, his second of the season.…

  • Ryan Helsley to lead closer committee after JoJo Romero’s mystery injury

    September 5, 2023 St. Louis Cardinals – While there’s still been no official word — or any specific injury designation — from the team, MLB’s transactions page showed that the Cardinals have placed JoJo Romero on the IL, retroactive to Sept. 2. Look for Ryan Helsley and Giovanny Gallegos to share save opportunities in his absence. Updated hierarchy:…

  • Jason Adam, Daniel Bard hit the IL

    September 4, 2023 St. Louis Cardinals – JoJo Romero got a second day off after throwing 35 pitches on Friday, as did Ryan Helsley, who made his first appearance off the IL in the same game. That left the save chance to Giovanny Gallegos, who converted for his 10th of the season. Hierarchy remains: *Romero…

  • Felix Bautista heading to the IL

    August 26, 2023 Baltimore Orioles – Felix Bautista will head to the IL with “some degree of injury” to his UCL. Yennier Cano will likely see the bulk of the save chances while Bautista is out, with Shintaro Fujinami and Danny Coulombe setting up Cano. Updated hierarchy: Cano | Fujinami | Coulombe.

  • Felix Bautista leaves game with arm discomfort

    August 26, 2023 Baltimore Orioles – Felix Bautista got the first two outs of the 9th inning but then left the game with arm discomfort.  Manager Brandon Hyde hopes he will be ok today but we will keep an eye on this and alert you if Bautista will miss an extended period of time.  Danny…