Closer Monkey

Tag: Tanner Rainey

  • Trevor Gott likely out of a job; Daniel Hudson struggling

    August 18, 2020 St. Louis Cardinals – The Cardinals used their top relievers to get through the first game of yesterday’s doubleheader, which meant the second save in last three days by Andrew Miller after a Giovanny Gallegos 8th. We’ll continue to monitor over the next few days to see if the Cards are still…

  • Kirby Yates could be back today

    August 12, 2020 San Diego Padres – The Padres had a 6-1 lead entering Tuesday’s ninth inning but still had to call upon Drew Pomeranz for the save, as the Dodgers  had the tying run on deck after cutting their deficit to 6-2. Pomeranz needed just one pitch to preserve the victory. After the game,…

  • Nick Burdi earns first save after Kyle Crick lands on IL

    July 29, 2020 Pittsburgh Pirates – Pittsburgh placed Kyle Crick on the 10-day IL on Tuesday, which paved the way for Nick Burdi to record his first career save that night. Burdi will be the favorite for save chances going forward, but Derek Shelton said on Monday that he will be careful with Burdi’s usage…

  • 2020 NL East Preview

    February 26, 2020 Atlanta Braves — The Braves picked up a trio of veteran relievers late in 2019, and those three righties — Mark Melancon, Shane Greene, and Chris Martin — will make up the core of their bullpen in 2020, along with offseason signing Will Smith. There’s pretty good depth here, too, with Darren…

  • Pedro Strop earns save in first game back from IL

    June 5, 2019 Chicago Cubs — The Cubs activated Pedro Strop prior to Tuesday’s game. Strop immediately returned to his usual ninth-inning role, recording the final three outs of a 6-3 win. Steve Cishek may still get an occasional save chance, but Strop will once again be the primary source of saves for the Cubs.…