Closer Monkey

Tag: Jose Cisnero

  • Say hello to Beau [insert nickname here] Brieske

    August 11, 2023 Pittsburgh Pirates – After throwing 54 pitches in a four-day span, David Bednar got a second consecutive day off, which allowed Colin Holderman to get his second save of the season. Hierarchy remains: Bednar | Holderman | Mlodzinski. Detroit Tigers – After AJ Hinch’s weekend comments, we figured the Tigers would start…

  • Yunior Marte cleans up Jeff Hoffman’s mess

    July 24, 2023 Cincinnati Reds – Lucas Sims picked up the save on Sunday, with Alexis Diaz getting the day off after a heavy workload. +1 for the Vulture Save Watch. Hierarchy remains: Diaz | Sims | Farmer. Houston Astros – Ryan Pressly got a second day off after pitching in three straight, allowing Bryan…

  • Alex Lange’s struggles push Detroit toward committee approach

    June 19, 2023 Cincinnati Reds – Alexis Diaz didn’t pitch on Saturday, but apparently the Reds felt like they needed to give him Sunday off as well. This allowed Alex Young to pick up his first save in the 10th inning. Young has had a good season, but it remains to be seen whether he’s…

  • Yankees’ committee continues to get the job done

    June 5, 2023 New York Yankees – With Michael King having thrown 33 pitches on Saturday, the Yankees leaned on Clay Holmes, who finished the 7th inning and got the first two outs of the 8th, followed by Wandy Peralta, who notched the final four outs for his 4th save of the year. Hierarchy remains:…

  • Evan Phillips returns to fireman role

    May 23, 2023 Los Angeles Dodgers – We’re back to committee mode in Los Angeles, as Evan Phillips was used in the 5th(!) inning of a tight game against Atlanta. Four other relievers combined to finish the game, which ended with a 4-out save from Brusdar Graterol, who is likely the lead beneficiary of Phillips’…