Closer Monkey

Tag: Tyler Chatwood

  • Ryne Harper, Chad Bettis each collect first career save

    May 29, 2019 Minnesota Twins — The stage was set for Taylor Rogers to collect another save, as he started the ninth inning with a 5-2 lead after Blake Parker gave up a pair of runs on three hits in the eighth. Rogers allowed a solo shot to lead off the frame, but he retired…

  • Tyler Chatwood records save for Cubs

    May 26, 2019 Chicago Cubs — Tyler Chatwood pitched a scoreless ninth yesterday for his first save with the Cubs.  Manager Joe Maddon recently said that Chatwood was not the answer in the ninth inning, but that he would give him a chance if other guys were unavailable.  Steve Cishek had pitched in two of…

  • Matt Belisle with another scoreless ninth; watch for the return of Glen Perkins

    August 10, 2017 Minnesota Twins — Yeah, Matt Belisle struck out the side for his third scoreless ninth in four days, and his sixteenth straight appearance without an earned run. Sure looks like the closer to us. Glen Perkins should be back next week, but probably won’t challenge for the job right away. Updated hierarchy:…

  • Joe Smith establishing himself in Indians’ bullpen

    April 12, 2012 Cleveland Indians- The middle-inning portion of the Indians bullpen continues to be shaky, as lefty specialist Rafael Perez had a bad outing on Wednesday.  Joe Smith, who in past years has been used exclusively against righties, has been one of the few steady arms thus far, and this year is being used against…