Closer Monkey

Tag: Trevor Stephan

  • Evan Phillips returns to fireman role

    May 23, 2023 Los Angeles Dodgers – We’re back to committee mode in Los Angeles, as Evan Phillips was used in the 5th(!) inning of a tight game against Atlanta. Four other relievers combined to finish the game, which ended with a 4-out save from Brusdar Graterol, who is likely the lead beneficiary of Phillips’…

  • 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…

  • Wandy Peralta and Kendall Graveman record saves

    May 14, 2023 New York Yankees — Wandy Peralta pitched a scoreless 9th inning to pick up his second straight save. The Yankees bullpen is wide open right now and two straight saves are enough to get Peralta back on the hierarchy.  We will continue to monitor this situation to see if anybody can emerge…

  • Michael King, Mark Leiter Jr. take the lead in their respective committees

    May 8, 2023 Philadelphia Phillies – Matt Strahm came on for the 8th inning to protect a 3-run lead, then stayed on for the 9th after the Phillies stretched their lead further, earning his first career save. But in what is potentially more relevant news, Jose Alvarado was used in the 7th against the heart…

  • Will Smith picks up another save; Bryan Abreu continues to dominate

    April 24, 2023 Houston Astros – After a 22-pitch outing on Saturday — his third appearance in the last four games — Ryan Pressly got the night off. In his absence, the Astros went to Hector Neris in the 8th inning in a tie game, followed by Bryan Abreu in the 9th, once they’d taken…