Closer Monkey

Tag: Hector Neris

  • Mark Melancon is hurting; Brad Boxberger wins job in Arizona

    March 27, 2018 San Francisco Giants – Closer Mark Melancon hasn’t pitched since Friday, and may start the season on the disabled list. We won’t adjust the hierarchy until we hear something official, but if he has to miss any time, look for Tony Watson and Sam Dyson to share closing duties until he returns.…

  • Cam Bedrosian pitching like closer for Angels

    August 13, 2017 Los Angeles Angels — Cam Bedrosian converted his second straight save opportunity since Bud Norris was removed as closer.  Keynan Middleton got the win, and Blake Parker struck out two in a scoreless eighth inning.  Bedrosian could be on his way to asserting himself as the primary closer for the Angels, but…

  • Mark Melancon about to return for the Giants, but will his elbow hold up?

    August 12, 2017 San Francisco Giants – Mark Melancon should be activated from the DL on Saturday, but Bruce Bochy doesn’t sound terribly confident in his abilities yet, calling him merely “pitchable.” Although Bochy stresses that Melancon will close again soon, for now the $62 million man will start in lower-leverage roles. We want to be sure…

  • Pat Neshek traded to the Rockies; Kyle Barraclough placed on the DL

    July 27, 2017 Colorado Rockies — The Rockies added some much-needed bullpen depth with the acquisition of Pat Neshek from the Phillies. Neshek brings an impressive resume (1.12 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, 10.04 K/9) to Coors Field, where he will immediately see high-leverage work and potentially a save chance with Greg Holland on paternity leave. Holland will be…

  • Brad Hand, Anthony Swarzak, Luis Garcia all being showcased

    July 24, 2017 Texas Rangers – Alex Claudio got the night off, but with Keone Kela still apparently not pitching in back-to-back games yet, it was Jose Leclerc who got the save chance for the Rangers. He converted, and the recently-shaky Rangers bullpen is rounding back into form, with even their fourth and fifth options…