Closer Monkey

Tag: Jordan Hicks

  • Pirates await word on severity of Felipe Vazquez injury

    May 28, 2018 Pittsburgh Pirates – Sometimes, forearm discomfort is no big deal. But often, it’s a precursor to Tommy John surgery. Felipe Vazquez, who left the game early complaining of forearm discomfort in his final two pitches, will get evaluated today, and the Pirates may need a new closer for the foreseeable future. Up…

  • Blake Parker finding his form; Jordan Hicks hits 105 mph

    May 21, 2018 Washington Nationals – After appearing in exactly half of the team’s first 42 games, Ryan Madson was placed on the disabled list with a sore pectoral muscle. Brandon Kintzler should be the main set-up man in his absence, while old friend Shawn Kelley returns to the hierarchy for the first time since…

  • Gabe Kapler just wants to watch the world burn

    May 17, 2018 Philadelphia Phillies — Gabe Kapler has declared war on your fantasy team and by-the-book bullpen management, treating the ninth inning of a three-run May matinee like the wild card playoff. Tommy Hunter and Luis Garcia split up the eighth, and after Edubray Ramos struck out the first two guys in the ninth…

  • Keone Kela still leading a shaky Texas bullpen

    May 8, 2018 Texas Rangers – After blowing a four-run lead last Tuesday and then giving up a go-ahead run on Thursday, Keone Kela had a nice bounce-back appearance last night, striking out two hitters in a scoreless 9th to pick up his 7th save. His ERA sits at 6.00, but he’s probably safer than…

  • Bud Norris leaves with injury while David Robertson records vulture save

    May 6, 2018 St. Louis Cardinals — Bud Norris left yesterday’s game with tricep tightness.  Norris thinks he will avoid the disabled list.  We expect Norris to miss at least a couple days, and if it turns out to be more serious, we will let you know as soon as possible.  At least one beat…