Closer Monkey

Tag: Jonathan Hernandez

  • Ryan Helsley leaves game after hurting finger

    October 5, 2022 St. Louis Cardinals – Ryan Helsley left Tuesday’s ninth inning after throwing just five pitches, as the team removed him as a precaution after he jammed his right middle finger. With the Cardinals preparing for the postseason, don’t expect Helsley to be available today. Hierarchy remains: Helsley | Gallegos | Pallante. New…

  • Dillon Tate to close in season’s final series

    October 4, 2022 Kansas City Royals – Taylor Clarke got a 10th inning save on Monday, after the rest of the Kansas City hierarchy had already pitched. It was his third of the season. Hierarchy remains: Barlow | Coleman | Garrett. Toronto Blue Jays – Tim Mayza pitched the 7th inning with the Blue Jays…

  • The Dodgers bullpen gets another two late-inning options

    September 29, 2022 Los Angeles Dodgers — Tommy Kahnle threw his hat into the Dodgers’ closer committee ring, grabbing a tenth-inning save and allowing LA to join the Yankees with 12 pitchers with saves entering the final week of the season. Kahnle’s last save was with New York in August 2018, but both he and…

  • Vulture saves abound and Craig Kimbrel coughs up a lead

    September 15, 2022 Los Angeles Dodgers — Craig Kimbrel gave up a one-run lead in the tenth courtesy of a three-run homer, but Dave Roberts remained confident in his closer, who had not allowed a hit in his previous eight appearances. Hierarchy remains: Kimbrel | Phillips | Vesia. Oakland A’s — A.J. Puk received the…

  • Brandon Hughes posts another solid outing

    September 13, 2022 Chicago Cubs – Committee leader Brandon Hughes came on in a tough spot in the 8th, successfully getting out of the jam. He then stayed on for the 9th, whereupon he allowed a solo home run, but got the job done to earn his 5th save. If you’re going to own a…