Closer Monkey

Tag: Shawn Kelley

  • The Hector Neris era as Phillies closer may be beginning…maybe

    April 21, 2017 Philadelphia Phillies – In his seemingly continuous quest to frustrate fantasy team owners, Phillies manager Pete Mackanin opted to use his newly anointed closer Joaquin Benoit in the eighth inning Thursday to face the 4-5-6 hitters, giving likely closer-of-the-future Hector Neris a shot in the ninth. Neris slammed the door shut for his…

  • Shawn Kelley still likely to get next Washington save opportunity

    April 20, 2017 Washington Nationals — A 10-run win means the new Nationals closer committee will have to wait for its big debut. Expect Shawn Kelley to get the first shot, but because he probably won’t be used in back-to-back games, Koda Glover could see a fair amount of chances too. Updated hierarchy: *Kelley | Glover |…

  • Shawn Kelley, Koda Glover to share closing duties for Nationals

    April 19, 2017 Washington Nationals – As expected, Dusty Baker announced that Blake Treinen will no longer be his closer. Slightly less expected was a committee, as Shawn Kelley and Koda Glover will share duties. The reasoning for this to not pitch Kelley every day due to injury concern, so do expect Glover to see some save…

  • Shawn Kelley likely to close for Nationals

    April 19, 2017 Washington Nationals – Blake Treinen and his 7.11 ERA struggled again on Tuesday, recording only one out while walking two and giving up two hits. One of those walks brought in a run and led to Dusty Baker calling on Shawn Kelley to get the save. After the game, Baker said he is…

  • Zach Britton rolls an ankle; Jake McGee looking sharp

    April 8, 2017 Colorado Rockies – With the Rockies bullpen having been put to work early this season, it was Jake McGee who got the call to pick up the vulture save. McGee is feeling healthy, and he looked awesome, striking out the side on 14 pitches. With the rest of the bullpen needing rest,…