Closer Monkey

Tag: Tanner Rainey

  • Josh Staumont secures second straight save

    April 20, 2022 Kansas City Royals — Josh Staumont recorded his second save in as many chances on Tuesday, with Scott Barlow pitching a perfect eighth inning. We’ll swap these two at the top of the hierarchy, but don’t be surprised if the Royals continue to mix and match with Staumont and Barlow in the…

  • Tanner Rainey nabs first Nationals save

    April 11, 2022 Washington Nationals – Kyle Finnegan finished last year as the Washington closer, but the hard-throwing righty was used in the 8th inning, with the Nats behind by a run. When they rallied in the bottom half, he earned the win, while Tanner Rainey picked up the team’s first save. With little to…

  • Top 15 Middle Relievers / Save Sleepers for 2022

    March 28, 2022 Below are our top middle relievers/save sleepers for 2022. Please note that these rankings are based on traditional (saves only) leagues and are therefore weighted toward players with the best chances of getting save opportunities at some point this season. One guy who you won’t see on this list but is definitely…

  • Tanner Rainey could get some last minute saves

    September 28, 2021 Washington Nationals – Tanner Rainey has looked significantly better since his return from AAA, and last night, the Nats rewarded him with a save chance. He retired the first two hitters before surrendering a walk and a double, but still got the job done, earning his third save of the year. We’re…

  • J.B. Wendelken earns another save

    September 24, 2021 Arizona Diamondbacks — J.B. Wendelken needed just 10 pitches to get through a perfect ninth inning for his second save of the season. Tyler Clippard threw 22 pitches in the ninth inning of a 6-2 loss on Wednesday. It is becoming more evident that Wendelken is the reliever to own heading into…