Closer Monkey

Tag: Sergio Romo

  • Pedro Strop, Brad Hand, and Anthony Swarzak each earn a save

    July 26, 2018 Chicago Cubs — Another save opportunity for Pedro Strop moves him to the top of the Cubs’ pecking order. Brandon Morrow is not expected to return anytime soon, so if the Cubs fail to add a big-name reliever, Strop may be able to make the job his own. Updated hierarchy: *Strop |…

  • Jose Alvarado, Jace Fry worth a look as deadline approaches

    July 24, 2018 Tampa Bay Rays – It wasn’t the prettiest outing (1.1 IP, 1 H, 2 BB, 0 K), but Jose Alvarado managed to lock down his 4th save of the season on Monday night. Sergio Romo was unavailable due to a stomach bug, and appears to be basically the full-time closer at this…

  • Trade Deadline Buy/Sell: American League

    July 17, 2018 Special Update (Part 1 of 2 — check back tomorrow for the National League) —– Glossary: BUY+: This player has a strong chance (at least 50%) of becoming a closer by the trade deadline. BUY: This player has a small chance (at least 20%) of becoming a closer by the trade deadline.…

  • Arodys Vizcaino activated from the DL

    July 4, 2018 Atlanta Braves — Arodys Vizcaino was activated from the DL on Tuesday and will return to his role as the Braves closer. Manager Brian Snitker did say that he plans to be careful with Vizcaino for the rest of the season and won’t push him a lot. He also said that he…

  • Will Smith picks up a save for the Giants

    June 30, 2018 San Francisco Giants – Bruce Bochy announced before Friday’s game that Sam Dyson would be unavailable for a save chance after pitching in four of the last seven games. Mark Melancon had also pitched in four of seven, so with a one-run lead and Tony Watson having already pitched, the save chance fell to Will…