Closer Monkey

Tag: Mychal Givens

  • Wandy Peralta, proven closer

    August 16, 2021 Cincinnati Reds – Mychal Givens recorded his third save for the Reds on Sunday, and has now received (and converted) every Cincinnati save chance since he joined the team. We’re removing his asterisk. Updated hierarchy: Givens | Hembree | Lorenzen. Miami Marlins – Anthony Bender got the day off, allowing Dylan Floro…

  • Mychal Givens getting opportunities in Cincinnati

    August 9, 2021 Seattle Mariners – Drew Steckenrider returned to action after a long stretch without much action, earning a 2-inning save against the Yankees. That’s all we needed to see to get him back on the hierarchy. Updated hierarchy: *Castillo | Sewald | Steckenrider.* = closer-by-committee Cincinnati Reds – Mychal Givens got his second…

  • The Cincinnati Rays record another save

    August 6, 2021 Cincinnati Reds — Reds gonna Rays. Say what? Mychal Givens on Thursday became the 10th Reds pitcher to record a save this year, just two shy of the record set in last year’s shortened season by Tampa Bay. The Rays have only had eight such relievers with a save in 2021. Saves…

  • Matt Barnes’ IL stint may be over today

    August 4, 2021 Boston Red Sox – We alerted you yesterday that Matt Barnes was on the COVID IL. Well, that stint may come to an end today after Barnes tested negative. We’ll alert you when Barnes is officially allowed to sit in the bullpen and watch the Sox inevitably lose again. Updated hierarchy: Ottavino…

  • Mychal Givens, Rafael Dolis activated

    July 7, 2021 Colorado Rockies – Mychal Givens has been activated from the injured list and will move right back into high-leverage work for the Rockies. Updated hierarchy: Bard | Givens | Estevez. Toronto Blue Jays – The Blue Jays have acquired reliever Trevor Richards from the Milwaukee Brewers. They gave up an intriguing bat…