Closer Monkey

Tag: Steve Cishek

  • Jose Leclerc to remain as Rangers closer

    August 7, 2019 Texas Rangers — Shawn Kelley should be activated from the IL today, but he will not assume the closer’s role. Chris Woodward said that Jose Leclerc has earned that spot and will continue to pitch the ninth inning. Expect Kelley to join Jesse Chavez, Brett Martin and rookie fireballer Emmanuel Clase as…

  • Brandon Kintzler hits the IL; Pedro Strop returns from IL

    August 6, 2019 Chicago Cubs – The Cubs placed Brandon Kintzler on the 10-day IL and activated Pedro Strop from the IL. We’ll put Strop at the top of the committee for now, but know that he could be eased into high-leverage innings. Joe Maddon even said that tonight will be a juggling match in…

  • Cubs go to a committee after Kimbrel injury

    August 6, 2019 New York Mets – A game one appearance by Edwin Diaz meant that the save chance in the nightcap of the Mets’ doubleheader sweep went to Seth Lugo. Lugo, who now has not allowed a run in his last 15.2 innings (including no hits OR walks in his last 10 innings), pitched…

  • Craig Kimbrel heads to the IL

    August 5, 2019 Chicago Cubs – Craig Kimbrel was placed on the 10-day IL with a knee issue. The Cubs could deploy a committee in his absence, with Brandon Kintzler and/or Steve Cishek getting at least a share of the opportunities. Updated hierarchy: *Kintzler | Cishek | Wick.* = closer-by-committee

  • Chris Martin is on the Braves and Archie Bradley is closing games

    July 31, 2019 Atlanta Braves – The Braves acquired Chris Martin from the Rangers last night, though he is not expected to join the team in time for this afternoon’s game. Brian Snitker did not offer clarity on how he would deploy his newest arm, but current closer Luke Jackson didn’t help his own case…