Closer Monkey

Tag: Joakim Soria

  • Ryan Brasier seeing save chances

    April 8, 2019 Philadelphia Phillies – Facing a pinch hitter followed by the top of the order, the Phillies opted for David Robertson in the 8th inning, and Robertson posted his second straight scoreless outing. Hector Neris got the save in the 9th. Robertson seems to be working out his issues, and while Gabe Kapler…

  • Dave Roberts gives Kenley Jansen the vote of confidence

    August 31, 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers — Josh Fields was activated from the 60-day disabled list on Thursday. We imagine he’ll eventually factor into a setup role, but that remains to be seen with Kenta Maeda and Scott Alexander currently manning the ship in front of Kenley Jansen. Dave Roberts reiterated before Thursday’s game that Jansen will…

  • X-rays negative, but Kelvin Herrera will still probably miss time

    August 27, 2018 Philadelphia Phillies – Seranthony Dominguez bounced back with a clean 9th inning on Sunday, though it’s notable that it came in a game that the Phillies were winning by five. The team’s use of Hector Neris going forward also bears watching, as he has been probably the best relief pitcher in baseball…

  • Zach Britton records first save as a Yankee against his former team

    August 25, 2018 New York Yankees — Aaron Boone said he would mix and match and that’s exactly what happened last night. In a tie game, David Robertson pitched the 7th inning and gave up a pair of unearned runs. The Yankees tied it back up, and Dellin Betances came on to face the 4-5-6…

  • Jeremy Jeffress vultures save for Brewers

    August 1, 2018 Milwaukee Brewers – After Joakim Soria pitched a clean eighth inning, Jeremy Jeffress closed out a 1-0 win in the ninth to collect his fourth save of the season. Craig Counsell said after the game that Jeffress got the ninth instead of Corey Knebel because of the righties that were coming to the…