Closer Monkey

Tag: Matt Grace

  • Arodys Vizcaino, Justin Miller placed on IL

    April 15, 2019 Philadelphia Phillies – A 14-inning marathon saw the Phillies use seven relievers, the last of whom was Jose Alvarez, who locked down his first save of the season. Hierarchy remains: *Robertson | Neris | Dominguez.* = closer-by-committee Minnesota Twins – Protecting a 2-run lead, Blake Parker only managed to get one out,…

  • With the Nats still shopping, Ryan Madson isn’t closing just yet

    July 18, 2017 Washington Nationals – In case you didn’t see our updated post from yesterday, we jumped the gun a bit on Ryan Madson, though we still think he’s the most likely candidate to grab hold of the 9th inning. However, the Nationals are still apparently looking for additional bullpen help, so Madson’s spot…

  • Alex Claudio moves to the top of the committee in Texas

    July 16, 2017 Texas Rangers — Alex Claudio notched his second consecutive save for the Rangers.  Jose Leclerc got the last out of the eighth and came back out to start the ninth.  However, after Leclerc walked the leadoff man, Claudio came on to face the lefty Hosmer.  Claudio struck Hosmer out and then got Salvatore…

  • The Nationals are ever more desperate for a closer

    July 15, 2017 Washington Nationals — When Matt Albers loaded the bases in the ninth inning with a five-run lead, it gave Matt Grace a chance to earn his first career save. Albers’s struggles highlight Washington’s continuing weakness in the bullpen, which we expect to be addressed through trade in the next two weeks. K-Rod,…