Closer Monkey

Tag: Shawn Kelley

  • Nationals blow leads in 8th and 9th innings

    April 7, 2017 Washington Nationals – Nationals manager Dusty Baker had to give the dreaded vote of confidence Thursday after his bullpen gave up slim leads in the eighth and ninth innings before losing the game in extras: “I mean, my bullpen — I love my bullpen,” Baker said. “These guys are going to be…

  • If it’s spring, the Rangers must be blowing saves

    April 6, 2017 Texas Rangers — Last season, Sam Dyson gave up 19 earned runs in 73 appearances. In his first two games of this season, he’s almost halfway there (8 ER, 1 IP), with the latest blow a go-ahead grand slam by Francisco Lindor. The Rangers have fired their closer each of the last two Mays, but…

  • Blake Treinen to close for Washington

    March 30, 2017 Washington Nationals — Blake Treinen has been named the closer for Washington; Koda Glover and Shawn Kelley will set him up in the late innings. Updated hierarchy: Treinen | Glover | Kelley.

  • No clarity yet among Glover, Treinen, and Kelley

    March 30, 2017 New York Mets — As expected, Jeurys Familia will miss the first 15 games of the year as a result of his offseason domestic violence arrest. Addison Reed will close during Familia’s suspension. Updated hierarchy: Reed | Salas | Robles. Washington Nationals — Still no clarity in D.C., where the front office loves what it sees from Koda…

  • Koda Glover on the inside track in Washington

    March 22, 2017 Washington Nationals — Opening Day is just 12 days away, but Dusty Baker claims to have given no thought whatsoever to who will be closing for Washington. With most of the Nats’ big relievers pitching in minor league games, Koda Glover has been getting the bulk of the ninth innings for the big club…