Closer Monkey

Tag: Mark Lowe

  • Aaron Sanchez returns to bullpen for Blue Jays

    July 26, 2015 Toronto Blue Jays — Aaron Sanchez was activated from the DL on Saturday and immediately inserted into an important spot for the Blue Jays’ bullpen.  He pitched a scoreless 8th in a tie game and ended up getting the win after the Blue Jays took the lead in the top of the 9th.  Roberto Osuna pitched a scoreless…

  • Mariners finally replace Rodney, Pedro Strop picks up save

    June 7, 2015 Seattle Mariners — Carson Smith, who received a standing ovation as he entered the game,  pitched a perfect 9th on Saturday night to record his first career save.  Manager Lloyd McClendon finally admitted that Rodney would get some time off from closing to clean up some things.  It looks like it will be a closer-by-committee with Mark Lowe…

  • Rodney out as closer for Mariners, Carson Smith records save

    June 7, 2015 Seattle Mariners — Carson Smith pitched a perfect 9th on Saturday night to record his first career save.  Manager Lloyd McClendon said recently that he didn’t have any alternatives to Rodney, but finally admitted that Rodney would get some time off from closing to clean up some things.  It looks like it will be a closer-by-committee with…