Tag: Michael Fulmer
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Drew Steckenrider grabs a save; Michael Fulmer returns from the IL
June 15, 2021 Tampa Bay Rays – Peter Fairbanks got the 9th inning for the Rays on Monday, collecting his second save in four days. As a result, we’re moving him up a slot in this committee, thus basically guaranteeing JP Feyereisen gets the next save chance. Updated hierarchy: *Castillo | Fairbanks | Feyereisen.* =…
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We anoint a new leader for three different committees
June 9, 2021 Tampa Bay Rays – According to our website, Closer Monkey tracks the bullpens of all 30 teams. Well, it might as well be 29 as long as the Tampa Bay Rays remain in business. We moved JP Feyereisen to the top of the committee on June 1 after he earned three straight…
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Michael Fulmer is placed on the IL
June 6, 2021 Detroit Tigers — As expected, Michael Fulmer was placed on the IL today with a right shoulder strain. The Tigers will likely mix and match with Gregory Soto and Jose Cisnero in the ninth inning while Fulmer is out. Updated hierarchy: *Soto | Cisnero | Garcia.* = closer-by-committee
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Lucas Sims is emerging in Cincinnati while Michael Fulmer is dealing with arm fatigue
June 6, 2021 Cincinnati Reds — Lucas Sims struck out two and worked around a pair of hits to pick up his 5th save of the season yesterday. Tejay Antone pitched a scoreless 8th inning ahead of Sims. Antone has continued his stellar season (he has not allowed an earned run over his last 15.2…
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Tyler Rogers, Michael Fulmer now sit atop their committees
May 18, 2021 San Francisco Giants – Jake McGee was ostensibly available on Monday, but with his last outing leaving a bit to be desired, and his ERA currently sitting at 5.09, the Giants went to Tyler Rogers, who earned his fifth save. Rogers (0.73 ERA) moves to the head of the committee for now.…