Closer Monkey

Tag: Edwin Diaz

  • Seth Lugo is now the Mets closer

    August 9, 2020 New York Mets – The Mets went to Seth Lugo with a one-run lead in the 8th yesterday and would’ve kept him in if they hadn’t extended their lead to four; instead, he was available today to get his 3rd save of the season, while Edwin Diaz pitched the 8th. Diaz has…

  • Nick Burdi’s season is over

    August 6, 2020 Pittsburgh Pirates – To add to the Pirates’ bullpen injury woes, Nick Burdi was placed on the 45-day IL and will miss the rest of the season with an elbow injury. Keone Kela is progressing towards a return and will immediately step into the closers role when he’s fit to pitch. If…

  • Daniel Hudson gathers first save of 2020, with perhaps more to come

    July 31, 2020 Washington Nationals – Despite throwing 21 pitches over 1.2 innings Wednesday, Daniel Hudson was called on to save things for the Nationals Thursday night, even though Sean Doolittle was well-rested. Hudson converted for his first save. After the game, manager Dave Martinez told reporters Doolittle is working on his mechanics, and with…

  • Oliver Drake, Greg Holland, and Trevor Gott record saves while Edwin Diaz blows one

    July 26, 2020 Tampa Bay Rays — Oliver Drake pitched a perfect 9th inning to pick up the first save of the season for the Rays.  Nick Anderson threw 1.1 scoreless innings ahead of Drake and got the win.  Jose Alvarado struck out a pair in a scoreless ninth inning of the Rays loss on…

  • 2020 NL East Preview

    February 26, 2020 Atlanta Braves — The Braves picked up a trio of veteran relievers late in 2019, and those three righties — Mark Melancon, Shane Greene, and Chris Martin — will make up the core of their bullpen in 2020, along with offseason signing Will Smith. There’s pretty good depth here, too, with Darren…