Closer Monkey

Tag: Pierce Johnson

  • Keynan Middleton picks up a save for the White Sox

    May 4, 2023 Chicago White Sox — Cancer survivor Liam Hendriks gave a triumphant news conference in preparation for four or five rehab outings at AAA. Until his return, the White Sox bullpen will remain unsettled. Keynan Middleton picked up the save on Wednesday, following up on scoreless innings by Gregory Santos and Kendall Graveman.…

  • Clay Holmes gets vote of confidence

    May 3, 2023 New York Yankees – After Monday’s blown save, Clay Holmes received a vote of confidence from manager Aaron Boone prior to Tuesday’s game. However, last night’s save chance went to Michael King, who tossed a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a 4-2 win. Holmes may very well rebound from his struggles, but…

  • Evan Phillips, Pierce Johnson get saves and might be on verge of full-time closer gigs

    April 7, 2023 Los Angeles Dodgers – In two of the past three days, Evan Phillips has picked up two clean saves and is another consecutive one away from kicking the asterisk, though it should be noted Brusdar Graterol was not available Thursday due to back tightness. With Graterol ailing and Daniel Hudson slow to…

  • Rockies’ Daniel Bard placed on IL

    March 30, 2023 Colorado Rockies – Closer Daniel Bard was placed on the injured list Thursday because of anxiety issues. In his place, expect Pierce Johnson and Brad Hand to handle save chances. Dinelson Lamet slides into the hierarchy, too, and could factor in. Updated hierarchy: *Johnson | Hand | Lamet.* = closer-by-committee

  • The Dodgers bullpen gets another two late-inning options

    September 29, 2022 Los Angeles Dodgers — Tommy Kahnle threw his hat into the Dodgers’ closer committee ring, grabbing a tenth-inning save and allowing LA to join the Yankees with 12 pitchers with saves entering the final week of the season. Kahnle’s last save was with New York in August 2018, but both he and…