Closer Monkey

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  • Kelvin Herrera begins his suspension; Edward Mujica demoted

    May 8, 2015 Kansas City Royals — Reliever Kelvin Herrera’s combined suspensions were reduced to six games, a penalty he began serving on Thursday. He’s eligible to return next Wednesday. In the meantime, Luke Hochevar returned from the disabled list after a rough rehab assignment and pitched a scoreless sixth inning against Cleveland. Comeback kid Ryan Madson pitched the seventh…

  • Jordan Walden hits the DL; Miguel Castro sent down

    May 4, 2015 St. Louis Cardinals – Jordan Walden has been placed on the disabled list with a biceps injury. Look for Seth Maness and Kevin Siegrist to carry more of the 8th inning load going forward. Updated hierarchy: Rosenthal | Maness | Siegrist. San Diego Padres – Recently-recalled Kevin Quackenbush got his first hold…

  • Dodgers’ closer committee changes, Seth Maness records save

    April 26, 2015 Los Angeles Dodgers — Joel Peralta is experiencing “dead arm” and could be headed to the DL.  Peralta was the head of the Dodgers’ closer committee; it looks like Yimi Garcia could take his place while the Dodgers wait for Kenley Jansen to get back.  Chris Hatcher pitched the 9th protecting a four run lead on Saturday,…

  • Joe Nathan out for year; Mark Melancon picks up save despite continued low velocity

    April 24, 2015 Detroit Tigers – Former closer Joe Nathan, the active leader in saves and the second-oldest player in the AL, is out for the season with a torn UCL in his pitching elbow. Nathan suffered the injury on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday morning. Although Nathan will require a second Tommy John surgery, he insists…

  • Jerry Blevins injured; Neftali Feliz knocked around

    April 20, 2015 New York Mets – Jerry Blevins broke his forearm fielding a comebacker on Sunday, and will likely miss at least the next month or two. Vic Black, meanwhile, had a setback in his recovery, meaning the Mets will have to rely on Alex Torres and Buddy Carlyle in the 7th inning going forward.…