Closer Monkey

Tag: Luke Gregerson

  • Luke Gregerson to close for Houston

    April 4, 2016 Houston Astros — After staying mum on Sunday, A.J. Hinch announced Monday that Luke Gregerson will be the team’s “primary closer.” While this is a bit of a surprise, Giles had struggled all spring, finishing with a 6.75 ERA and 1.61 WHIP. His strikeouts were still there, though, so he should be able…

  • Andrew Miller drilled with line drive, Bailey falling in Philly

    March 31, 2016 New York Yankees — Yankees closer-for-the-first-30-games Andrew Miller was drilled in the right wrist with a line drive and exited the game after throwing just one pitch. A CT scan revealed a chip fracture on Miller’s non-throwing hand, and he will see a specialist to determine what to do next. Dellin Betances will…

  • Bailey leading Phillies ‘pen; Astros, Rockies no closer to naming closer

    March 24, 2016 Philadelphia Phillies – Andrew Bailey appears to be the front-runner for the closer’s job, though manager Pete Mackanin has also said that David Hernandez and Dalier Hinojosa are also in the mix. While Edward Mujica is all but a lock to make the roster, the three aforementioned arms are the only ones…

  • 2016 AL West preview

    February 29, 2016 Houston Astros — Ken Giles finally became the closer in Philadelphia after the Jonathan Papelbon trade, and he excelled, collecting 15 saves and striking out 87 hitters in 70 innings. Now the 25-year-old should get the chance at his first full season as a closer — although Luke Gregerson isn’t too pleased about losing his job. Gregerson…

  • Street injures groin, Harris records save

    September 27, 2015 Los Angeles Angels — Huston Street had to be helped off the field last night after he injured his groin.  With Joe Smith also injured, the Angels will use a committee to close out games.  Trevor Gott pitched the eighth inning and we think he will be the head of the committee.  Righties Fernando Salas and Mike…