Closer Monkey

Tag: Jordan Hicks

  • Victor Arano records another save while Aroldis Chapman leaves with injury

    July 8, 2018 Philadelphia Phillies — Victor Arano pitched a scoreless ninth on Saturday for his second save in four days.  Seranthony Dominguez pitched a scoreless eighth inning ahead of Arano.  The Pirates had their 2-3-4 hitters due up in the 8th so the Phillies used Dominguez in that spot and left Arano for the 6-7-8…

  • Kelvin Herrera dealt to Nationals; Royals turn to . . . whom?

    June 19, 2018 Washington Nationals — Kelvin Herrera joins a stacked Nationals bullpen. Sean Doolittle has pitched well in the closer’s role, so Herrera will fit into a setup role, with save chances going to him when Doolittle is unavailable. Updated hierarchy: Doolittle | Herrera | Madson. Kansas City Royals — After trading closer Kelvin Herrera to…

  • Hector Rondon still looking like the Astros closer; Adam Ottavino returns from DL

    June 15, 2018 Colorado Rockies — Ace reliever Adam Ottavino was activated from the disabled list on Thursday and should immediately return to his spot setting up closer Wade Davis. Updated hierarchy: Davis | Ottavino | McGee. Houston Astros — Pitching in a spot normally reserved for a well-rested closer on Thursday, Hector Rondon pitched a clean…

  • Jordan Hicks and Hector Rondon record saves

    June 10, 2018 St. Louis Cardinals — Jordan Hicks recorded his first career save yesterday.  Hicks and closer Bud Norris had both pitched in back-to-back games, but Norris had it a little tougher with the rain delay on Friday so he got the day off.  Norris is still the closer for now but this is…

  • Jeurys Familia, Juan Nicasio land on 10-day DL

    June 9, 2018 New York Mets – Jeurys Familia landed on the 10-day DL with a shoulder injury. Mickey Callaway said that an MRI looked “pretty clean” and that he hopes that Familia will return as soon as he is eligible. Robert Gsellman will likely get the first crack at any gsave opportunities while Familia gsits…