Closer Monkey

Tag: Edwin Diaz

  • Edwin Diaz out in Seattle; Mariners to use committee approach

    May 16, 2017 Seattle Mariners — And, just like that, Edwin Diaz was demoted from the closer role, replaced by a committee that will include Nick Vincent, Tony Zych, newly returned Steve Cishek, and Mark Rzepczynski. For tonight’s purposes, note that Vincent and Zych have gone in three straight. Updated hierarchy: *Vincent | Zych |…

  • Edwin Diaz scuffling in Seattle

    May 16, 2017 Seattle Mariners – Edwin Diaz entered the game with a three-run lead, retired the first man he faced, then walked the next four hitters he faced. Diaz’s control wasn’t there, but it didn’t completely elude him, as he reached a full count with all four hitters that he eventually walked, but he still…

  • Bud Norris picks up another save

    April 25, 2017 Los Angeles Angels – The Angels traded for veteran reliever David Hernandez and immediately used him in a big spot.  With the Angels clinging to a one run lead in the eight inning, Hernandez came on with a runner on first and one out.  He retired the only two batters he faced to preserve the…

  • Jeanmar Gomez could lose his job by the time you finish reading this

    April 10, 2017 Philadelphia Phillies – After four Phillies pitchers combined to shut out the Nationals for eight innings, Jeanmar Gomez came in and surrendered a three-run, game-tying homer. He earned the win when the Phillies walked off, but after the game, Pete Mackanin told reporters he was going to have a talk with Gomez,…

  • If it’s spring, the Rangers must be blowing saves

    April 6, 2017 Texas Rangers — Last season, Sam Dyson gave up 19 earned runs in 73 appearances. In his first two games of this season, he’s almost halfway there (8 ER, 1 IP), with the latest blow a go-ahead grand slam by Francisco Lindor. The Rangers have fired their closer each of the last two Mays, but…