Closer Monkey

Tag: Nick Vincent

  • Edwin Diaz scuffling in Seattle

    May 16, 2017 Seattle Mariners – Edwin Diaz entered the game with a three-run lead, retired the first man he faced, then walked the next four hitters he faced. Diaz’s control wasn’t there, but it didn’t completely elude him, as he reached a full count with all four hitters that he eventually walked, but he still…

  • Sean Doolittle is back on the DL

    May 4, 2017 Oakland A’s — Tough news for the A’s, who announced that Sean Doolittle has yet another shoulder strain, his third in three years. The early speculation is that Doolittle could be out for a while. As a result, Ryan Dull moves into the hierarchy, Santiago Casilla kicks his asterisk, and potential future closer Bobby Wahl…

  • Could Joe Biagini get some save opportunities in Toronto?

    April 29, 2017 Toronto Blue Jays — The Blue Jays’ bullpen continues to be a disaster. Presumptive setup man Jason Grilli was brought in with one out in the eighth inning to protect a one-run lead, and immediately gave up the tying homer and a walk. After a strikeout, Grilli was pulled, but took the…

  • Bud Norris picks up another save

    April 25, 2017 Los Angeles Angels – The Angels traded for veteran reliever David Hernandez and immediately used him in a big spot.  With the Angels clinging to a one run lead in the eight inning, Hernandez came on with a runner on first and one out.  He retired the only two batters he faced to preserve the…

  • Jeanmar Gomez could lose his job by the time you finish reading this

    April 10, 2017 Philadelphia Phillies – After four Phillies pitchers combined to shut out the Nationals for eight innings, Jeanmar Gomez came in and surrendered a three-run, game-tying homer. He earned the win when the Phillies walked off, but after the game, Pete Mackanin told reporters he was going to have a talk with Gomez,…