Closer Monkey

Tag: Steve Cishek

  • Garrett Whitlock picks up a save; La Tortuga unhittable

    July 26, 2022 Philadelphia Phillies – While the Phillies are continuing to look for bullpen help — including someone that could potentially supplant Seranthony Dominguez as closer — the righty has been making a case that, well, maybe he should stick in the role after all. Since mid-July, Dominguez has allowed just two runs in…

  • A.J. Puk, Zach Jackson the frontrunners for saves in Oakland

    June 22, 2022 Oakland A’s – The A’s placed Dany Jimenez on the IL yesterday with a shoulder injury, though an MRI showed no structural damage. Manager Mark Kotsay mentioned A.J. Puk and Zach Jackson as options to fill in for Jimenez. Updated hierarchy: *Puk | Jackson | Acevedo.* = closer-by-committee Boston Red Sox –…

  • Eli Morgan earning more high-leverage opportunities

    June 6, 2022 Cleveland Guardians – With the Guardians protecting a 1-run lead, Eli Morgan came on with two runners on and one out in the 7th inning of Sunday’s game and successfully escaped the jam. He stayed on for the 8th and picked up his fourth hold of the season. Given Trevor Stephan’s struggles…

  • Giovanny Gallegos, Joe Barlow could be earning more save chances

    August 31, 2021 St. Louis Cardinals – A day after saying they were evaluating their 9th inning options, the Cardinals gave the save opportunity to Giovanny Gallegos, who converted. We’ll slide him to the top of the hierarchy for the time being, and think he’s the best bet to fully take over the job, should…

  • Yimi Garcia, Joely Rodriguez on the move

    July 29, 2021 Texas Rangers – The Rangers sent Joely Rodriguez to the Yankees as part of yesterday’s Joey Gallo trade, leaving Spencer Patton and Josh Sborz (the latter of whom figures to be on paternity leave for another couple days) as the top two arms behind Ian Kennedy.Updated hierarchy: Kennedy | Patton | Sborz.…