Closer Monkey

Tag: Steve Cishek

  • Paul Sewald the favorite for saves in Seattle after Kendall Graveman trade

    July 28, 2021 Houston Astros – As we reported yesterday, the Astros acquired Kendall Graveman from the Mariners. Dusty Baker said after the trade that Ryan Pressly will remain the team’s closer, though Graveman gives them a great option when Pressly isn’t available. Updated hierarchy: Pressly | Graveman | Stanek. Seattle Mariners – The Mariners…

  • Baseball Opening Day!

    April 1, 2021 Boston Red Sox — Matt Barnes was cleared to rejoin the team and will be ready for opening day today.  We will move Barnes back to the closer role, but it might be worth noting that the Red Sox haven’t actually announced whether Barnes or Ottavino will close. Updated hierarchy: Barnes |…

  • Keone Kela likely to take over as Pirates closer

    September 18, 2019 Pittsburgh Pirates – As we told you yesterday, authorities arrested Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez on charges of computer pornography – solicitation of a child and providing obscene material to minors. The Pirates were blown out last night, but before the game Clint Hurdle indicated that Keone Kela will be his first option…

  • Matt Magill picks up another save for the Mariners

    August 21, 2019 [EDITOR’S NOTE: We are starting our annual Donation Drive today. Thank you, as always, for supporting us! Seattle Mariners – Matt Magill earned his second save in as many chances on Tuesday night thanks to a 1-2-3 inning. Magill has now put together six straight scoreless outings (6.0 IP). Meanwhile, Anthony Bass…

  • Seth Lugo in the mix for saves while Ken Giles could go on the IL

    August 11, 2019 New York Mets — Seth Lugo started the eighth inning of a tie game yesterday and retired the first two batters he faced to tie the franchise record of 26 consecutive batters retired.  Unfortunately, the next batter hit a go-ahead solo home run.  After the Mets took a one-run lead in the…