Closer Monkey

Tag: Josh Staumont

  • Top 15 Middle Relievers / Save Sleepers for 2022

    March 28, 2022 Below are our top middle relievers/save sleepers for 2022. Please note that these rankings are based on traditional (saves only) leagues and are therefore weighted toward players with the best chances of getting save opportunities at some point this season. One guy who you won’t see on this list but is definitely…

  • Rays extend their record some more

    September 27, 2021 Tampa Bay Rays – Nick Anderson became the 14th Ray to record a save this season, extending the team’s MLB record. Can you name them all? Hierarchy remains: *McHugh | Fairbanks | Anderson.* = closer-by-committee VULTURE SAVE WATCHTomorrow1. Richard Rodriguez – After pitching him 3 straight over the weekend, the Braves may…

  • Garrett Richards becoming a key cog in the Boston bullpen

    September 20, 2021 Boston Red Sox – Garrett Richards has taken well to his bullpen assignment (20.2 IP, 2 ER — though he also allowed 5 unearned in one particularly ugly outing) and the Red Sox have rewarded him with some higher-leverage work. He closed out victories both Saturday and Sunday, with the latter coming…

  • Giovanny Gallegos firmly in control of closer gig for Cardinals

    September 10, 2021 St. Louis Cardinals – Giovanny Gallegos earned his sixth save Thursday, tossing a clean ninth with two strikeouts. He has the team’s last four saves overall and has booted the asterisk.  Updated hierarchy: Gallegos | Cabrera | Reyes. Oakland A’s – Sergio Romo pitched a spotless eighth inning Thursday to set up…

  • Craig Kimbrel finally gets a save for the White Sox

    August 27, 2021 Kansas City Royals – Josh Staumont went on the IL Thursday, though no reason was given. Domingo Tapia, who has three holds in his last three appearances, enters the hierarchy. Updated hierarchy: Barlow | Davis | Tapia. Miami Marlins – After a four-run lead became a two-run lead in the ninth inning,…