Closer Monkey

Tag: Hector Neris

  • Top 15 Middle Relievers / Save Sleepers for 2021

    March 10, 2021 Below are our top middle relievers/save sleepers for 2021. Please note that these rankings are based on traditional (saves only) leagues and are therefore weighted toward players with the best chances of getting save opportunities at some point this season. 1. Taylor Rogers – Taylor Rogers led the Twins in saves last…

  • Obviously another Rays’ reliever records a save

    September 20, 2020 Tampa Bay Rays — The Rays have already clinched a playoff spot so maybe now they are trying to see if they can get each one of their relievers a save?  It was Ryan Thompson’s turn on Saturday as he got the last two outs for the save.  Thompson became the 12th…

  • Workman not working well for the Phillies

    September 18, 2020 Philadelphia Phillies – Brandon Workman had a disastrous outing for the Phillies on Thursday, coming on in a 6-6 game in the ninth before giving up three runs, two of which came on a solo HR and an RBI triple before he was yanked. He was charged with the loss and has…

  • Hector Neris notches a save for the Phillies

    September 16, 2020 Philadelphia Phillies – With Brandon Workman seemingly available, the Phillies turned to Hector Neris to close out Tuesday’s 4-1 win over the Mets. Manager Joe Girardi said that he might switch things up in the late innings, and it looks like he’s staying true to his word. We’ll slap a committee tag…

  • Brandon Workman pitches in the 7th while Rafael Dolis and Greg Holland are both on a roll

    September 13, 2020 Philadelphia Phillies – The Phillies summoned their closer, Brandon Workman, in the 7th inning last night and you don’t need a monkey to tell you that’s not normally when a closer is used.  Manager Joe Girardi said he might switch things up in the late innings and he held true to his…