Closer Monkey

Tag: Ken Giles

  • Carlos Estevez is the new closer in Colorado

    June 12, 2016 Colorado Rockies – Jake McGee was placed on the DL yesterday and rookie Carlos Estevez recorded the save in his place.  Jason Motte was originally sent out for the 9th but after he allowed a double and hit a batter, he was pulled for Estevez.  After the game, manager Walt Weiss named Estevez the…

  • Luke Gregerson posts solid outing; Boone Logan returns

    June 7, 2016 Houston Astros – Luke Gregerson pitched a clean eighth inning in his first outing in the post-Gregerson era. AJ Hinch had previously expressed a desire to keep Gregerson in the late-inning mix, but we did not expect him to go back to him so quickly. Updated hierarchy: *Harris | Giles | Gregerson.…

  • Will Harris to lead committee in Houston; Kevin Jepsen still struggling

    June 6, 2016 Minnesota Twins – After entering with the game tied and giving up two runs to take the loss, Kevin Jepsen saw his ERA climb to 6.26. He’s now given up runs in 12 of his 24 appearances this season. He’d probably be out of a job right now if Glen Perkins’s return…

  • Gregerson out in Houston, committee takes over with Will Harris getting first save

    June 5, 2016 Houston Astros — Will Harris recorded the save today instead of Luke Gregerson.  A.J. Hinch confirmed that Gregerson will be removed from the closer’s role and other guys will get a look.  We will put Harris at the top of the hierarchy based on his save today and his 25-appearance scoreless streak.  Ken Giles picked…

  • Luke Gregerson blows another save, Cingrani separating himself from committee

    June 5, 2016 Houston Astros — Luke Gregerson blew his second save in a row yesterday, and he now leads the majors in blown saves with five.  The Astros have other options as Ken Giles has been pitching better recently, and Will Harris hasn’t allowed a run in 24 straight appearances.  We will monitor this situation to see if A.J. Hinch…