Closer Monkey

Tag: David Hernandez

  • Kelvin Herrera struggles, likely behind Joakim Soria in Royals’ closer race

    July 7, 2016 Kansas City Royals — There wasn’t a save chance for KC on Wednesday, but it’s noteworthy that Kelvin Herrera came out for the eighth in a tie game. Herrera struck out the side, but also allowed two runs on three hits to take the loss. This only strengthens our belief that Ned Yost will…

  • Jake McGee to return this Saturday for the Rockies

    June 30, 2016 Colorado Rockies — After two rehab outings, Jake McGee is expected to return from the disabled list on Saturday — but Walt Weiss refused to commit to a set role for the lefthander going forward, calling the Rockies’ bullpen situation “ever-evolving.” If Gigalith hits the hierarchy, don’t say he didn’t warn you. Hierarchy remains: Estevez…

  • Cory Gearrin and David Hernandez record saves

    May 15, 2016 San Francisco Giants — As expected, Santiago Casilla got the night off on Saturday.  Cory Gearrin picked up his first save in almost three years.  Josh Osich has gone less than one inning in his last six appearances, so Gearrin could continue to see save chances when Casilla is unavailable. Updated hierarchy: Casilla | Gearrin | Osich.…

  • Kyle Barraclough, flaky and delicious

    April 29, 2016 Miami Marlins — Hard-throwing righty Kyle Barraclough, acquired by the Marlins in the Steve Cishek trade, is off to a torrid start this season (6.2 innings, 0 ER, 11 Ks), and yesterday picked up his third consecutive hold, pitching the seventh inning ahead of David Phelps and A.J. Ramos. He’s only 25 years…

  • Ryan Madson moves to the front of Oakland’s closer committee

    April 18, 2016 Oakland A’s – Bob Melvin explained Sean Doolittle’s usage after the game on Saturday, and for the first time acknowledged that “it depends” who gets the 9th inning — on that day, it was because Doolittle had been overworked so he wanted to use him for only one batter. On Sunday, meanwhile,…