Closer Monkey

Tag: Joely Rodriguez

  • 2023 AL East Preview

    March 13, 2023 Baltimore Orioles — There’s a lot of optimism in Baltimore after a surprising 83-win season in 2022 – an astonishing 31-win improvement from 2021. Part of the resurgence can be attributed to a strong back half of the bullpen, led by 6-foot-8 Felix Bautista, who had 15 saves, a 2.19 ERA, a…

  • Yimi Garcia, Joely Rodriguez on the move

    July 29, 2021 Texas Rangers – The Rangers sent Joely Rodriguez to the Yankees as part of yesterday’s Joey Gallo trade, leaving Spencer Patton and Josh Sborz (the latter of whom figures to be on paternity leave for another couple days) as the top two arms behind Ian Kennedy.Updated hierarchy: Kennedy | Patton | Sborz.…

  • Paul Sewald the favorite for saves in Seattle after Kendall Graveman trade

    July 28, 2021 Houston Astros – As we reported yesterday, the Astros acquired Kendall Graveman from the Mariners. Dusty Baker said after the trade that Ryan Pressly will remain the team’s closer, though Graveman gives them a great option when Pressly isn’t available. Updated hierarchy: Pressly | Graveman | Stanek. Seattle Mariners – The Mariners…

  • Tejay Antone returns from the IL

    June 22, 2021 Cincinnati Reds – Tejay Antone was activated from the IL this morning and should reclaim a high-leverage position in Cincinnati’s committee. Given how short he was out, it should be safe to get him back into your lineup right away. Updated hierarchy: *Sims | Antone | Hembree.* = closer-by-committee Toronto Blue Jays…

  • Ian Kennedy expected to be activated today

    June 16, 2021 Texas Rangers — Josh Sborz was one strike away from earning his second save of the year on Tuesday, but he allowed a solo homer to Carlos Correia that sent the game to extras. In the 10th, it was Demarcus Evans’ turn to blow a save, as he allowed a walk-off grand…