Closer Monkey

Tag: Ryan Pressly

  • Ryan Brasier seeing save chances

    April 8, 2019 Philadelphia Phillies – Facing a pinch hitter followed by the top of the order, the Phillies opted for David Robertson in the 8th inning, and Robertson posted his second straight scoreless outing. Hector Neris got the save in the 9th. Robertson seems to be working out his issues, and while Gabe Kapler…

  • Diego Castillo a candidate for occasional saves

    April 2, 2019 St. Louis Cardinals – John Gant picked up his first save of the season on Monday afternoon, pitching the 11th inning after almost every other reliever in the pen had already pitched. He does not factor in to the Cardinals’ usual late inning plans. Hierarchy remains: Hicks | Miller | Brebbia. Milwaukee…

  • Seranthony Dominguez finishing strong with save

    September 30, 2018 Philadelphia Phillies — Seranthony Dominguez pitched a scoreless 9th for his 15th save of the season.  The rookie right-hander had an up and down season but is finishing strong with five straight scoreless appearances and will likely be in the mix for saves in 2019 for the Phillies. Updated hierarchy: *Dominguez | Neris…

  • Still no clarity for Arizona after Hirano blown save

    September 13, 2018 Tampa Bay Rays – Sergio Romo has pitched only once since August 25 — a 6-pitch outing on September 4th — and doesn’t seem like a reliable source of saves at this point. Tampa media is still completely quiet on his disappearance, but we’re knocking him down another spot on this hierarchy,…

  • Roberto Osuna will close for Houston

    August 21, 2018 Houston Astros — AJ Hinch announced on MLB Network Radio today that he’ll start using Hector Rondon in the seventh and eighth innings while relying on Roberto Osuna as the team’s primary closer. Ryan Pressly and Collin McHugh were also mentioned as late-inning options. Updated hierarchy: Osuna | Rondon | McHugh.