Closer Monkey

Tag: Edinson Volquez

  • The Cubs aren’t turning to Craig Kimbrel these days

    August 14, 2020 Chicago Cubs – The Cubbies are 13-3, so it would appear many more save chances are coming, but who will be getting the bulk of them? Rowan Wick converted his third save Thursday and appears to be ripping the role out of the hands of Craig Kimbrel, who hasn’t pitched since Aug.…

  • Kirby Yates could be back today

    August 12, 2020 San Diego Padres – The Padres had a 6-1 lead entering Tuesday’s ninth inning but still had to call upon Drew Pomeranz for the save, as the Dodgers  had the tying run on deck after cutting their deficit to 6-2. Pomeranz needed just one pitch to preserve the victory. After the game,…

  • Trevor Gott and Trevor Rosenthal record saves

    August 9, 2020 Baltimore Orioles – Miguel Castro recorded his first save of the season yesterday.  Cole Sulser picked up the 8th inning hold ahead of him.  Don’t read too much into that usage.  Sulser pitched the 8th because he needed to get some work in and was warming up when the Orioles were losing. …

  • Wade Davis, Roberto Osuna placed on the IL

    August 3, 2020 Baltimore Orioles – Cole Sulser picked up his third save of the season on Sunday with a clean 2-inning effort against the Rays. All indications are that he’s the full time stopper at this point, so we’re removing his asterisk. Updated hierarchy: Sulser | Givens | Castro. Minnesota Twins – Taylor Rogers…