Closer Monkey

Tag: Taylor Rogers

  • Cody Allen going on paternity leave; look out for Phil Maton in San Diego

    June 22, 2017 Cleveland Indians — The vaunted Allen-for-Miller role swap is on hold, it seems. When Carlos Carrasco loaded the bases up three in the seventh, Terry Francona went right back to his 6’7″ security blanket, who pulled a Houdini, then pitched a scoreless eighth for good measure. After Bryan Shaw earned the eventual one-out…

  • The Padres were serious about this committee thing

    May 29, 2017 New York Yankees – Adam Warren entered the game with 2 outs in the 8th inning with the tying run on deck, retired the first man he faced, then stayed on for the 9th for his first save of the season. He remains the Yankees’ 7th-inning man for now. Hierarchy remains: Betances…

  • Padres give Brad Hand a chance to close as they look to deal him

    May 25, 2017 San Diego Padres — Struggling Brandon Maurer got the eighth with a one-run lead over the Mets, leaving the ninth for lefty trade target Brad Hand. Not content with the normal degree of difficulty, Hand loaded the bases (on two weak singles and a walk) before escaping the inning unscathed through two…

  • Carlos Torres picks up a vulture save for Milwaukee

    May 20, 2017 Milwaukee Brewers — Corey Knebel got the night off after pitching in four of the last five games, but it was Carlos Torres who got the save opportunity over Jacob Barnes. Barnes has pitched the eighth in the last three games where all of the Milwaukee hierarchy has been available, so we still see him…

  • Justin Wilson records first save since taking over as closer

    May 14, 2017 Detroit Tigers – Justin Wilson struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning on Saturday night.  It was an impressive outing for Wilson, who recently took over as closer for the active saves leader Francisco Rodriguez. Hierarchy remains: J.Wilson | A.Wilson | Greene. San Francisco Giants — Derek Law had an…