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  • Top 15 Middle Relievers for 2017

    Below is a ranking of our top 15 middle relievers, based on their likelihood to get saves this season — not necessarily their skill level. As an example, Pedro Strop is a very good reliever who’s unlikely to get any save chances, because he’s stuck behind Wade Davis and Hector Rondon. So although Strop is a much better pitcher than a number of…

  • 2017 AL East Preview

    February 27, 2017 Baltimore Orioles – The Orioles once again project to have one of the best bullpens in baseball thanks to dominant closer Zach Britton, who dealt with oblique soreness last week. You may see the O’s practice a little caution with Darren O’Day, who spent time on the DL last season, but he will once…

  • Joaquin Benoit’s season is finished

    September 28, 2016 Fall is coming, which means it’s the perfect time for a Closer Monkey hoodie!  Tweet us (@CloserMonkey) of you wearing your hoodie (or any CM apparel) at an MLB playoff game and get free premium service for the 2017 season! Toronto Blue Jays – Joaquin Benoit’s season is over after he injured…

  • Dellin Betances getting worked to death

    September 16, 2016 New York Yankees – The “D” in the former “No Runs DMC” trio has had a rough couple of days, culminating in a disastrous outing Thursday that could cost the Yankees a chance at making the playoffs. Dellin Betances was not called upon to begin the ninth when the Yankees had a…

  • Santiago Casilla’s job is in serious jeopardy

    September 8, 2016 San Francisco Giants – Santiago Casilla blew his seventh save of the season last night, and while #GiantsTwitter had a lot to say on the matter, Bruce Bochy was silent after the game about the closer role. With the Giants holding on to a playoff spot by the slimmest of margins, it’s possible…