Closer Monkey

Tag: Kyle Ryan

  • Jeffrey Springs leaves game after hurting his knee while we get a look at a few teams who traded their closer at the deadline

    August 1, 2021 Chicago Cubs —  The first post-Kimbrel save for the Cubs went to…Kyle Ryan!  The lefty reliever who recently got called back up pitched a scoreless 9th inning for his first save.  Rex Brothers struggled in the 8th inning and Codi Heuer was impressive in his debut.  Brothers has now given up eight…

  • Ty Buttrey records first save for new Angels committee

    August 5, 2020 Los Angeles Angels — In a not-so-surprising move, Joe Maddon announced that Hansel Robles is out as closer and that the Angels will employ a closer-by-committee. We got a first look at that committee on Tuesday, as Hoby Milner, Felix Pena and Ty Buttrey combined to close out a 5-3 victory. Pena,…

  • Keone Kela likely to take over as Pirates closer

    September 18, 2019 Pittsburgh Pirates – As we told you yesterday, authorities arrested Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez on charges of computer pornography – solicitation of a child and providing obscene material to minors. The Pirates were blown out last night, but before the game Clint Hurdle indicated that Keone Kela will be his first option…

  • Brandon Kintzler is back but the Cubs are still blowing saves

    August 17, 2019 Chicago Cubs — The Cubs activated Brandon Kintzler from the IL yesterday, and after Kyle Ryan faced the first two batters in the ninth, Kintzler came on to finish the game. After getting one out he walked three straight batters, one intentionally, to give up the lead before giving up a walk-off…

  • Jose Leclerc to remain as Rangers closer

    August 7, 2019 Texas Rangers — Shawn Kelley should be activated from the IL today, but he will not assume the closer’s role. Chris Woodward said that Jose Leclerc has earned that spot and will continue to pitch the ninth inning. Expect Kelley to join Jesse Chavez, Brett Martin and rookie fireballer Emmanuel Clase as…