Closer Monkey

Tag: Sean Doolittle

  • Bo Schultz, Tom Wilhelmsen pick up first saves; Koji Uehara on trade block

    July 24, 2015 Toronto Blue Jays — As predicted in our Vulture Save Watch, Roberto Osuna didn’t get the save opportunity on Thursday. Instead, that honor went to Bo Schultz, who got the final two outs for his first career save after R.A. Dickey tossed the first 8 1/3 innings for the win. Schultz has pitched well…

  • Daniel Hudson snags a save; Sean Doolittle moved to 60-day DL

    June 15, 2015 Tampa Bay Rays – Kevin Jepsen picked up another save for the Rays on Sunday. Brad Boxberger had thrown 28 pitches Saturday, while Jake McGee had pitched in three of the last four. Still, the way this bullpen is managed, any of these three guys could get a save on any given…

  • Pat Venditte makes his major league debut; Fernando Rodney falls again

    June 6, 2015 Seattle Mariners — When Friday’s game stayed scoreless into the ninth, all-star coach Lloyd McClendon turned to the ultimate offensive catalyst — Fernando Rodney, who gave up the go-ahead home run. Apparently enamored with Rodney’s “man muscles,” the manager has steadfastly refused to consider replacing him with Carson Smith, but after this latest failure, we wouldn’t be surprised…

  • Boyer records save for Twins, Doolittle back to DL

    May 31, 2015 Minnesota Twins – Glen Perkins got the day off on Saturday and the Twins went to Blaine Boyer to close out the game.  Boyer pitched a perfect 9th to record his first save of the season.  Boyer should continue to see save chances when Perkins is unavailable. Hierarchy remains: Perkins | Boyer | Fien. Oakland Athletics –…

  • Tyler Clippard still A’s closer as Doolittle returns to DL

    May 30, 2015 Oakland Athletics – Sean Doolittle is headed back to the DL with a left shoulder strain. Tyler Clippard should continue to close in his absence. Updated hierarchy: Clippard | Scribner | Otero.