Closer Monkey

Tag: Ian Krol

  • 2017 NL East Preview

    March 1, 2017 Atlanta Braves — After a comically horrific start to the 2015 season, Jim Johnson returned to the Braves, where he’s quietly spent the past season and a half regaining his form. His strikeout rate climbed back over the magical one-per-inning mark in 2016, and he ended the year with 20 saves after Arodys…

  • Closer changes aplenty highlight tumultuous Tuesday

    August 10, 2016 Miami Marlins – A.J. Ramos was placed on the disabled list Tuesday, and later that night Fernando Rodney picked up the save. One name to keep an eye on is Brian Ellington, who picked up his first hold of the season and lowered his ERA to 0.61. He may see more high-leverage…

  • Carlos Estevez losing grip on ninth inning in Colorado

    August 9, 2016 Colorado Rockies — This might be the last straw for Carlos Estevez’s job as the Rockies’ closer. Following a couple of miserable outings last week, Estevez melted down last night at Coors Field, coughing up three runs in one-third of an inning for his fifth blown save of the year. After the game,…

  • Hector Rondon’s elbow feels good, Sergio Romo blows another save

    June 15, 2014 Chicago Cubs — Hector Rondon threw an 11 pitch bullpen session yesterday and said he felt good after it.  Rondon could be available to pitch as early as today.  Given Rondon’s injury history this is still something to monitor, but for now it looks like Rondon will be fine and resume closing out games…