Closer Monkey

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  • Aroldis Chapman finally gets a save

    July 21, 2021 New York Yankees — It had been a month since Aroldis Chapman had earned a save, but despite allowing a solo homer to Andrew McCutchen, the struggling reliever stuck out Bryce Harper, Rhys Hoskins and Didi Gregorius to convert his first save opportunity since that disastrous outing against the Mets on July 4.…

  • Ranger Suarez could be the new closer for the Phillies

    July 4, 2021 Philadelphia Phillies — With the Phillies up two runs heading into the 9th inning, manager Joe Girardi called on Ranger Suarez to try and close out the game.  Suarez responded with a clean inning to earn his first career save.  Girardi said that Jose Alvarado was available but he went with Suarez…

  • Greg Holland and Jake McGee jump to the top of their committees

    June 19, 2021 Kansas City Royals — After the Royals had the day off on Thursday, they used Scott Barlow in the 8th and then turned to Greg Holland for the 9th inning on Friday. Holland converted the save for his 4th of the year. This save comes right after he gave up 3 runs…

  • Drew Steckenrider grabs a save; Michael Fulmer returns from the IL

    June 15, 2021 Tampa Bay Rays – Peter Fairbanks got the 9th inning for the Rays on Monday, collecting his second save in four days. As a result, we’re moving him up a slot in this committee, thus basically guaranteeing JP Feyereisen gets the next save chance. Updated hierarchy: *Castillo | Fairbanks | Feyereisen.* =…

  • It was Keynan Middleton’s turn for a save on Sunday

    May 31, 2021 Seattle Mariners — Keynan Middleton only needed five pitches to earn his fifth save of the year on Sunday. This comes a day after Rafael Montero picked up his seventh save of the year and two days after Erik Swanson picked up his first. It’s safe to say that this is as…