Closer Monkey

Tag: David Phelps

  • Chris Martin is on the Braves and Archie Bradley is closing games

    July 31, 2019 Atlanta Braves – The Braves acquired Chris Martin from the Rangers last night, though he is not expected to join the team in time for this afternoon’s game. Brian Snitker did not offer clarity on how he would deploy his newest arm, but current closer Luke Jackson didn’t help his own case…

  • Bullpen shakeups abound as teams set 25-man rosters

    March 27, 2018 Tampa Bay Rays – Two veteran relievers that appeared to be strong candidates for set-up roles at the start of the spring — Daniel Hudson and Dan Jennings — didn’t even make the roster and will be seeking employment elsewhere. The moves were both a bit surprising — Hudson couldn’t get anyone…

  • David Phelps done for the year; Brandon Maurer gets torched

    September 5, 2017 Kansas City Royals – Just when it seemed like Brandon Maurer was settling in, the righty got banged around to the tune of 5 hits (1 HR) and 3 earned runs on Monday before giving way to Scott Alexander, who got the game’s last out and picked up his third save of…

  • Kelvin Herrera yanked again; day-to-day with forearm tightness

    September 2, 2017 Kansas City Royals — For the second time in 10 days, Kelvin Herrera was pulled from a game in a save situation with forearm tightness. Both times it’s been Scott Alexander converting the unorthodox save, giving him two more than Herrera in that time period. Alexander has been solid this year and has…

  • Greg Holland on the hot seat in Colorado

    August 24, 2017 Colorado Rockies —  Greg Holland had a rough Wednesday against his former club, giving up three runs as he recorded his third blown save this month in a walk-off loss to the Royals. After the game, Bud Black said that his initial instinct is to keep Holland as his closer, though he will talk…