Closer Monkey

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  • Steve Delabar could be closing soon for the Blue Jays

    May 29, 2013 Toronto Blue Jays — With Darren Oliver on the disabled list with a strained shoulder, Steve Delabar has ascended to the setup role in the threadbare Jays bullpen. Right behind him is an equally overworked Brett Cecil, who has struck out eight of the last fourteen batters he’s faced. As Casey Janssen was held out of…

  • Sergio Romo and Javier Lopez splitting chances in San Francisco

    August 31, 2012 Kansas City Royals – With Greg Holland getting the night off after two high-leverage saves in a row, the Royals went to flamethrower Kelvin Herrera for the save.  Herrera allowed two runners to reach, but got the job done and lowered his ERA to 2.49 on the year.  He’ll likely be the…

  • Bobby Parnell likely to earn a few more save chances; Alexi Ogando rising

    August 5, 2012 Oakland A’s – Ryan Cook on Saturday blew his second save in a row and his fourth in his last six chances.  He’s now got 7 blown saves on the year, which leads the league, and could be in danger of losing his job to former closer Grant Balfour.  On the other…

  • Mark Melancon rising; random saves for Darren Oliver, Kevin Jepsen

    July 16, 2012 Toronto Blue Jays – Darren Oliver pitched the last two innings in a three-run game for the Jays last night, earning his first save of the season.  Casey Janssen remains the team’s regular closer, and will maintain that role for the foreseeable future, as the Jays also announced Sunday that Sergio Santos…

  • Tanner Scheppers earns first save; Darren Oliver setting up in Toronto

    June 30, 2012 Toronto Blue Jays – Darren Oliver pitched the 8th inning ahead of Casey Janssen on Friday, his fourth consecutive 8th inning hold.  The ageless lefty is having the best season of his career, sporting a 1.59 ERA and 0.92 WHIP.  Hierarchy change: Darren Oliver to Set-up, Francisco Cordero to 2nd in line.…