Closer Monkey

Tag: Jose Alvarez

  • Nathan Eovaldi to be activated today

    July 20, 2019 Boston Red Sox — Nathan Eovaldi will be activated for tonight’s game in Baltimore, but he won’t necessarily be the closer right away according to Alex Cora. Cora seems to like what Brandon Workman has done lately in the ninth inning whenever David Price isn’t allowing homers to .173 hitters. Cora did…

  • Arodys Vizcaino, Justin Miller placed on IL

    April 15, 2019 Philadelphia Phillies – A 14-inning marathon saw the Phillies use seven relievers, the last of whom was Jose Alvarez, who locked down his first save of the season. Hierarchy remains: *Robertson | Neris | Dominguez.* = closer-by-committee Minnesota Twins – Protecting a 2-run lead, Blake Parker only managed to get one out,…

  • Carlos Martinez will close full time for St. Louis; Brad Boxberger should be out

    September 10, 2018 St. Louis Cardinals — As we speculated a few days ago, Mike Shildt has elected to leave Jordan Hicks in the eighth inning and use opening-day starter Carlos Martinez as the Cardinals’ new closer. Martinez pitched a perfect ninth on Sunday for his second save of the season. Bud Norris’s role has been…

  • Two AL West relievers hit the 10-day DL

    June 16, 2018 Texas Rangers – Chris Martin was placed on the 10-day DL retroactive to Tuesday with a right calf strain. Jake Diekman and Jose Leclerc should be the ones to get the ball to Keone Kela when the Rangers are actually in line to win a game. We may also see Alex Claudio…

  • It’s committee time again in Atlanta

    May 16, 2018 Atlanta Braves – Arodys Vizcaino allowed two runs in Tuesday’s ninth inning to blow a 2-1 lead for the Braves. After the game, Brian Snitker said that he has a few options for the ninth inning if he wants to keep everyone healthy and fresh. Vizcaino is still the favorite for saves,…