Closer Monkey

Tag: Tanner Scott

  • Colin Holderman becomes Colin Saverman

    June 6, 2023 Pittsburgh Pirates – Colin Holderman had as adventurous a scoreless inning as a pitcher can have (the first three batters got hits; one was erased via caught stealing), but got the job done and picked up his first save of the year. As the Vulture Save Watch stated yesterday, David Bednar had…

  • Yankees’ committee continues to get the job done

    June 5, 2023 New York Yankees – With Michael King having thrown 33 pitches on Saturday, the Yankees leaned on Clay Holmes, who finished the 7th inning and got the first two outs of the 8th, followed by Wandy Peralta, who notched the final four outs for his 4th save of the year. Hierarchy remains:…

  • AJ Puk hits the injured list; Raisel Iglesias struggling

    May 15, 2023 Miami Marlins – A.J. Puk was placed on the IL with nerve irritation. Dylan Floro picked up the save on Sunday; expect him to lead the Miami Committee with Tanner Scott and Matt Barnes also in the mix. Updated hierarchy: *Floro | Scott | Barnes.* = closer-by-committee Los Angeles Angels – After a dreadful…

  • A.J. Puk to IL

    May 14, 2023Miami Marlins – A.J. Puk was placed on the IL with nerve irritation. Expect Dylan Floro to lead the Miami Committee with Tanner Scott and Matt Barnes also in the mix. Updated hierarchy: *Floro | Scott | Barnes.* = closer-by-committee

  • Kenley Jansen battling a back injury

    April 30, 2023 Boston Red Sox – Kenley Jansen allowed his first earned run of the season yesterday and blew his first save.  He was battling back tightness that started during conditioning yesterday and he is expected to be unavailable for at least the next couple days.  Chris Martin is expected to be activated today…