Closer Monkey

Tag: Kyle Funkhouser

  • 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…

  • Chris Stratton to take over for the injured David Bednar

    September 15, 2021 Pittsburgh Pirates – David Bednar hit the IL tonight with a right oblique strain and is unlikely to pitch again this season. Chris Stratton, who notched his fifth save of the season on Tuesday, should get the bulk of the save chances for the remainder of the season. Updated hierarchy: Stratton |…

  • Paul Sewald the favorite for saves in Seattle after Kendall Graveman trade

    July 28, 2021 Houston Astros – As we reported yesterday, the Astros acquired Kendall Graveman from the Mariners. Dusty Baker said after the trade that Ryan Pressly will remain the team’s closer, though Graveman gives them a great option when Pressly isn’t available. Updated hierarchy: Pressly | Graveman | Stanek. Seattle Mariners – The Mariners…