Closer Monkey

Tag: David Robertson

  • Andrew Miller still a few days away from returning

    May 5, 2018 Cleveland Indians — Andrew Miller needs a little more time before he can return to bolster the beleaguered Indians bullpen. In other good news, Nick Goody’s MRI revealed no structural damage to his elbow. Hierarchy remains: Allen | Olson | Otero.  Los Angeles Dodgers — The Dodgers managed to throw a combined…

  • Darren O’Day looking like the guy in Baltimore

    April 30, 2018 Baltimore Orioles – Darren O’Day has collected the last two saves in the Baltimore bullpen, with the rather looming caveat that they’ve come 9 days apart. O’Day has given up three HRs in 11.2 IP this year, which obviously isn’t ideal for a closer, but he’s also got 15 Ks (and only…

  • Josh Hader impressing; Chris Devenski moves atop the Houston committee

    April 23, 2018 Kansas City Royals – Lefty Brian Flynn got a 2-inning hold on Sunday afternoon, pitching the 7th and 8th innings ahead of Kelvin Herrera. It’s unclear to us who would step in for Herrera if he were injured or unavailable, but Flynn’s 3.60 ERA on the season puts him near the front…

  • Uneasy times for owners of Greg Holland and Ken Giles

    April 14, 2018 St. Louis Cardinals — In a clear save opportunity, the Cardinals opted to go with Bud Norris over $14 million man Greg Holland. Norris put the tying runs on base, but managed to escape unscathed. Even as Norris was struggling, Holland wasn’t warming up, although Mike Matheny likes whoever is closing to feel…

  • Jacob Barnes get first save chance since Knebel injury…and promptly blows it.

    April 8, 2018 Milwaukee Brewers — The Brewers had their first save chance since Corey Knebel hit the DL, and Jacob Barnes got the call.  Unfortunately for Brewers’ fans (and fantasy owners who just picked him up), Barnes was unable to convert the save.  He was charged with 4 runs, although only two were earned.  Barnes…