Closer Monkey

Tag: Ryan Madson

  • Sean Doolittle and Arodys Vizcaino secure their closer jobs

    August 5, 2017 [EDITOR’S NOTE: Our Donation Drive ends this weekend. As always, we are extremely grateful for your support!] Washington Nationals — Sean Doolittle has emerged as the closer for the Nationals, having been used in that role every night he’s been available. Behind him, Brandon Kintzler pitched the seventh and Ryan Madson the eighth, his…

  • Brandon Kintzler traded to Nationals

    July 31, 2017 Minnesota Twins – The Twins have shipped Brandon Kintzler off, leaving the cupboard pretty bare when it comes to 9th inning options. Veteran Matt Belisle has been pitching best as of late, while Trevor Hildenberger had a strong outing Sunday. Taylor Rogers seemed the best option as recently as a week ago,…

  • Claudio emerges from Rangers’ committee, Doolittle moves to top for Nationals

    July 23, 2017 Texas Rangers — Keone Kela started the eighth inning last night with the Rangers up one run.  He recorded two outs, but also gave up a hit and a walk, and Alex Claudio came on to finish the inning.  Claudio came back out to pitch a scoreless ninth and pick up his…

  • White Sox, Yankees shuffle bullpens in monster trade

    July 19, 2017 Chicago White Sox — Both David Robertson and Tommy Kahnle were traded to the Yankees late Tuesday night, with Tyler Clippard part of the package that came back to the White Sox. Clippard has struggled lately, but he has experience as a closer and is likely to take over the ninth inning…

  • With the Nats still shopping, Ryan Madson isn’t closing just yet

    July 18, 2017 Washington Nationals – In case you didn’t see our updated post from yesterday, we jumped the gun a bit on Ryan Madson, though we still think he’s the most likely candidate to grab hold of the 9th inning. However, the Nationals are still apparently looking for additional bullpen help, so Madson’s spot…