Closer Monkey

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  • Mark Melancon is the new Braves closer, for now

    August 10, 2019 Atlanta Braves – The Braves sought to bolster their bullpen at the trade deadline, bringing in Chris Martin, Shane Greene and Mark Melancon to cover for a struggling Luke Jackson. In the past 10 days, Melancon has yet to give up a run in four appearances, including a clean ninth inning last…

  • Kenley Jansen should avoid the IL

    July 18, 2019 Los Angeles Dodgers — Kenley Jansen felt better yesterday after taking a comebacker off his ankle, but he was still unavailable for Wednesday’s game. Jansen’s absence should only be temporary however, as he is not expected to need an IL stint and likely would be able to close today if needed. Dave…

  • Reyes Moronta becoming a key cog in Giants bullpen

    April 30, 2019 Boston Red Sox – The Red Sox were up by 5 going into the ninth, but Hector Velazquez allowed three runners to reach, creating a save situation for Matt Barnes, who shut the door for his second save of the year. Ryan Brasier remains the preferred option here, while Barnes is doing…

  • AJ Minter, Will Smith looking over their shoulders

    April 29, 2019 Tampa Bay Rays – Diego Castillo pitched a scoreless ninth for the Rays on Sunday, notching his 3rd save of the year. Jose Alvarado pitched the 8th and looks like he will be continually deployed when the opposing lineup is most threatening. This appears to be a full-fledged committee, with Alvarado, Castillo,…

  • Wily Peralta and Blake Parker record saves

    April 14, 2019 Kansas City Royals — Wily Peralta pitched a perfect ninth inning for his first save of the season yesterday.  Ian Kennedy pitched a perfect eighth inning with two strikeouts ahead of Peralta.  Kennedy got the ninth inning in the Royals’ win on Friday and even though it wasn’t a save opportunity the…