Closer Monkey

Tag: Ernesto Frieri

  • Dane De La Rosa to close while Frieri figures it out

    August 11, 2013 Los Angeles Angels – Dane De La Rosa would have gotten the call again last night if there was a save opportunity.  Ernesto Frieri pitched with the Angels up 5 on Saturday and will continue to pitch in low leverage situations until he can get back on track. Hierarchy change: Dane De…

  • Dane De La Rosa picks up first career save

    August 10, 2013 Los Angeles Angels — Dane De La Rosa picked up his first career save on Friday.  Ernesto Frieri has not pitched since Tuesday so he should have been well rested.  However, manager Mike Scioscia clearly does not trust Frieri right now as he has given up a total of 12 runs in his…

  • LaTroy Hawkins and Josh Fields are first in line; Ernesto Frieri awful again

    August 7, 2013 Houston Astros — On Tuesday night, Jose Cisnero entered the game with two on and one out in the sixth inning, his team trailing by three — a vitally important spot in the game. Unfortunately for Cisnero and the Astros, he immediately surrendered a three-run homer, then scattered three walks and a solo…

  • Steve Delabar hits DL; Kintzler, Smith seeing bigger innings

    August 5, 2013 Milwaukee Brewers – Just a week ago, John Axford was being mentioned by Ron Roenicke as a possible part-time closer, but after a dominant stretch, the beleaguered righty has now given up 6 runs in his last 3.1 innings.  He’s been dropped back to middle inning duty, while Brandon Kintzler and Mike…

  • Ernesto Frieri is getting worse; a parting gift from Kevin Gregg

    July 31, 2013 Los Angeles Angels — In a wild game characterized by awful relief by both teams, Ernesto Frieri blew another save. Frieri has retired only 6 of the last 20 batters he’s faced, and although Dane de la Rosa and Kevin Jepsen were even worse last night, Frieri’s seat is getting hot enough for Mike Scioscia to…