Closer Monkey

Tag: Jonathan Loaisiga

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Yankees considering DFA for Aroldis Chapman

    September 26, 2022 Chicago Cubs – The Cubs took a 7-run lead into the 9th, but after Erich Uelmen got into trouble, Brandon Hughes picked up the 1-out save. It was the 7th of the season for the Cubs’ committee leaders. Hierarchy remains: *Hughes | Wick | Leiter Jr.* = closer-by-committee New York Yankees –…

  • A familiar arm is resurfacing in San Diego

    September 8, 2022 San Diego Padres — Josh Hader converted a second straight save opportunity on Wednesday, with Nick Martinez pitching the eighth in front of him. It was Hader’s first 1-2-3 inning in over a month. There’s been no official word on a move, but you know the Padres didn’t bring Hader to San…