Closer Monkey

Tag: Peter Moylan

  • The Orioles might try a committee with Zach Britton out through July

    May 11, 2017 Baltimore Orioles — The Orioles are preparing to be without Zach Britton through the All-Star break, but Brad Brach’s hold on the interim job is getting ever more tenuous. Even before last night’s demoralizing blown save, Buck Showalter was talking about using a committee of Brach, Darren O’Day, Mychal Givens, and lefthander…

  • Justin Haley may win you Closer Monkey Premium!

    April 14, 2017 Minnesota Twins — We are offering free Closer Monkey Premium to the first person who sends a screenshot of their fantasy team starting Justin Haley for his beautiful, 3.1 IP save Thursday for the Twins. Email [email protected]. Pics or it didn’t happen! Hierarchy remains: Kintzler | Pressly | Belisle. Boston Red Sox – Those…

  • Adam Ottavino could be closing very soon for Colorado

    August 6, 2016 Colorado Rockies — Carlos Estevez had a rough outing last night, giving up four runs and recording only one out while trying to protect a two-run lead. This meltdown, which snapped a six-game scoreless streak for Estevez, was his second blown save in 13 attempts, and has led to speculation that Adam Ottavino…

  • Wade Davis hits the DL; Kelvin Herrera to close

    July 31, 2016 Kansas City Royals – Following an MRI on his elbow, Wade Davis is headed to the DL. Kelvin Herrera will close in his place. There’s no word yet on how much time Davis will miss, but the team’s Twitter said he had a flexor strain, which sounds less ominous than what could…

  • Junichi Tazawa could be on the way out in Boston

    August 29, 2015 Boston Red Sox — Junichi Tazawa is not making things comfortable in Boston. Up three in the tenth, Tazawa gave up a single, induced a double play, then walked one guy after another after another after another. Craig Breslow (the last guy left in the bullpen) bailed him out and earned a save for his…