Closer Monkey

Tag: Ryan Madson

  • Nationals leaning toward Ryan Madson as their new closer

    July 17, 2017 Washington Nationals – It’s been nearly a full day since the Nationals traded for Ryan Madson and Sean Doolittle, and finally this morning, we got some insight into how they’ll be used: GM Mike Rizzo told MLB Radio in an interview that the team initially targeted Madson and would not use a closer-by-committee.…

  • Trade Deadline Buy/Sell: American League

    July 12, 2017 Special Update (Part 1 of 2 — check back tomorrow for the National League) —– Glossary: BUY+: This player has a strong chance (at least 50%) of becoming a closer by the trade deadline. BUY: This player has a small chance (at least 20%) of becoming a closer by the trade deadline.…

  • Enny Romero gets save, Santiago Casilla gets hit with foul ball

    June 18, 2017 Washington Nationals – Enny Romero got the last five outs in yesterday’s Nationals’ win to record his second save of the season.  Romero has not given up an earned run in June, and moves to the top of the committee on the virtue of actually converting a save chance. Updated hierarchy: *Romero…

  • Glover dealing with back discomfort, Rivero records save

    June 11, 2017 Washington Nationals – Koda Glover blew the save last night, but the bigger concern is his back.  Glover tweaked his back yesterday before the game, but tried to pitch through the injury.  It is unclear if Glover will miss time, but if he does, it could be Matt Albers taking over.  Albers…

  • Huston Street should be back soon for the embattled Angels

    May 27, 2017 Los Angeles Angels — Bud Norris hadn’t pitched since Monday, so Mike Scioscia called on him in the eighth inning of a game the Angels trailed by five. And, naturally, because these are the Angels, he left the game with a right knee injury. The good news for LA is twofold: Norris is…