Closer Monkey

Tag: Sean Doolittle

  • Déjà vu for Tony Watson in Pittsburgh as Felipe Rivero awaits

    June 8, 2017 Pittsburgh Pirates — For the second straight night, Tony Watson gave up a tying two-run dinger, completing a four-run Baltimore comeback in the ninth. About an hour later, everyone on Twitter made the same obvious joke. Felipe Rivero remained unhittable in his inning of relief, leading Pirates fans and bullpen speculators to wonder what it will take for…

  • Jake McGee continues impressive run; John Axford does exact opposite

    June 2, 2017 Colorado Rockies — Former closer Jake McGee has been really impressive lately, having not allowed a run since May 12 or a walk since May 4 (1.66 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 30 Ks). He picked up his fourth hold Thursday, pitching the eighth inning in Adam Ottavino’s absence. He’ll likely get any save opportunity when…

  • Edwin Diaz could be close to regaining his closer’s role

    May 21, 2017 Seattle Mariners — Edwin Diaz had a positive outing on Friday night and could return to the closer’s role soon.  The Mariners will likely use Diaz in a non-save situation for his next appearance, but if he responds well, he could be back as closer after that.  We will leave Nick Vincent…

  • Sean Doolittle is back on the DL

    May 4, 2017 Oakland A’s — Tough news for the A’s, who announced that Sean Doolittle has yet another shoulder strain, his third in three years. The early speculation is that Doolittle could be out for a while. As a result, Ryan Dull moves into the hierarchy, Santiago Casilla kicks his asterisk, and potential future closer Bobby Wahl…

  • Bud Norris nabs first Angels save after Cam Bedrosian injury

    April 23, 2017 Los Angeles Angels – Cam Bedrosian was placed on the DL yesterday afternoon, and Bud Norris got the first save chance in his absence, converting the opportunity. At least one beat writer thinks this makes Norris the closer going forward, and his successful save makes that a strong possibility. Our choice would…