Closer Monkey

Tag: Kirby Yates

  • Anthony Swarzak moves to the top of the Mets committee

    June 11, 2018 New York Mets – Robert Gsellman got 6 big outs for the Mets last night, but it was Anthony Swarzak who got the ball in the 9th inning — the second straight game that he’s pitched after Gsellman. It wasn’t the most inspiring outing, as Swarzak walked a batter before inducing a…

  • Jordan Hicks and Hector Rondon record saves

    June 10, 2018 St. Louis Cardinals — Jordan Hicks recorded his first career save yesterday.  Hicks and closer Bud Norris had both pitched in back-to-back games, but Norris had it a little tougher with the rain delay on Friday so he got the day off.  Norris is still the closer for now but this is…

  • Ryan Tepera pitching well; Mark Melancon returns

    June 4, 2018 Los Angeles Angels – Justin Anderson picked up his second save of the season, but it wasn’t the smoothest outings. After quickly retiring the first two hitters, he issued full-count walks to the next three batters before inducing a game-ending flyout. Our best guess is that the next opportunity goes back to…

  • Former starter Sergio Romo picks up a save

    May 30, 2018 Tampa Bay Rays – After making four starts this month, Sergio Romo is back in the bullpen and was tabbed by Kevin Cash to close out Tuesday’s tilt. Romo allowed a single and a double to start his outing, but he followed that with three straight groundouts (two of which plated runs)…

  • Blake Parker finding his form; Jordan Hicks hits 105 mph

    May 21, 2018 Washington Nationals – After appearing in exactly half of the team’s first 42 games, Ryan Madson was placed on the disabled list with a sore pectoral muscle. Brandon Kintzler should be the main set-up man in his absence, while old friend Shawn Kelley returns to the hierarchy for the first time since…