Closer Monkey

Tag: Ryan Pressly

  • Craig Kimbrel picks up a save while Bryan Abreu continues to impress

    April 23, 2023 Philadelphia Phillies – The Vulture Save Watch had Craig Kimbrel listed yesterday and sure enough, Jose Alvarado got the day off as predicted and Kimbrel got the 9th inning.  He pitched a perfect inning for his second save of the season.  After giving up runs in three of his first four appearances…

  • Jhoan Duran unavailable after sleeping weirdly while Ryan Pressly has not been feeling well

    April 2, 2023 Minnesota Twins – Jorge Lopez pitched a perfect 9th inning for his first save of the season.  Jhoan Duran was unavailable because he slept funny the night before.  We will see if Lopez continues to steal save chances from Duran when he is available. Hierarchy remains: *Duran | Lopez | Thielbar.* =…

  • 2023 Tiered Closer Rankings

    The closer position seems especially volatile in 2023 after a significant injury to Edwin Diaz and Liam Hendriks was diagnosed with lymphoma. Diaz is likely to miss the entire season, while Hendriks is expected to miss at least a chunk of it, though it’s unknown how long he will be out. Best wishes to both…

  • 2023 AL West Preview

    March 13, 2023 Houston Astros — Houston returns all their top arms from a phenomenal 2022 bullpen, including top closer Ryan Pressly, last seen shutting the door on the Phillies to seal the World Series. Rafael Montero, Bryan Abreu, and Hector Neris are ready to set the table for Pressly in the late innings. Starting…

  • Two committees adjourned with two weeks of games to go

    September 22, 2022 Oakland A’s — Four straight saves, including three in five days, is more than enough to anoint Domingo Acevedo Oakland’s official closer down the stretch. Sam Moll, out with a strained left shoulder, has been replaced in the hierarchy by Joel Payamps. Updated hierarchy: Acevedo | Puk | Payamps. Washington Nationals —…