Closer Monkey

Tag: Seranthony Dominguez

  • Victor Arano records another save while Aroldis Chapman leaves with injury

    July 8, 2018 Philadelphia Phillies — Victor Arano pitched a scoreless ninth on Saturday for his second save in four days.  Seranthony Dominguez pitched a scoreless eighth inning ahead of Arano.  The Pirates had their 2-3-4 hitters due up in the 8th so the Phillies used Dominguez in that spot and left Arano for the 6-7-8…

  • Ryan Tepera to DL, Giants bullpen wide open

    July 1, 2018 Toronto Blue Jays – The Blue Jays have placed Ryan Tepera on the 10-day DL.  Seung Hwan Oh got the top ninth in a tie game yesterday, which is usually a spot for the team’s closer, so we will move Oh to the top of the committee.  Manager John Gibbons said that he…

  • Sam Dyson might not be closing for much longer

    June 29, 2018 San Francisco Giants – Sam Dyson’s stint as Giants closer may be nearing an end. After allowing the tying and go-ahead runs last night, he’s now got four blown saves and has allowed 6 runs in his last 4.2 IP. Mark Melancon got the 8th inning hold and might get the next…

  • Zach Britton records save while Arodys Vizcaino battles injury

    June 24, 2018 Baltimore Orioles — After a rough outing on Friday night, the Orioles sent Zach Britton right back out there in a save situation, and he pitched a scoreless inning for his first save in 2018.  Britton will continue to see save chances while the Orioles try to boost his trade value. Hierarchy remains:…

  • A Hector Neris sighting and Jeurys Familia nearing return

    June 17, 2018 Philadelphia Phillies – The Phillies used their hierarchy in order yesterday, but it was for the sixth, seventh, and eighth innings.  That left the ninth inning to our old friend Hector Neris.  Neris’ last save was on May 21st and he wasn’t exactly pitching well enough to earn another shot as he…