Closer Monkey

Tag: Tyler Clippard

  • Blake Parker struggles; Jordan Hicks is awesome

    April 2, 2018 Toronto Blue Jays – Seung Hwan Oh picked up his first save of the season on Sunday, pitching a clean 9th inning after Tyler Clippard handled the 8th. Roberto Osuna pitched on Friday and Saturday, so he was given the night off, as was Ryan Tepera, who we currently have at the…

  • Jeurys Familia returns, Alex Wilson only pitcher suspended

    August 26, 2017 New York Mets — The Mets got Jeurys Familia back on Friday, and although Terry Collins mentioned that he wanted to get Familia in the game on Friday, he ended up using Blevins for the last out in the eighth and then A.J. Ramos for the save.  Ramos gave up a run…

  • Betances records save after Chapman is demoted

    August 20, 2017 New York Yankees — Dellin Betances struck out two batters in a scoreless inning yesterday against the Red Sox for his ninth save of the season.  Betances has been dominant against the Red Sox this season and should continue to see save chances while former closer Aroldis Chapman figures things out.  David…

  • Tyler Clippard traded to Astros

    August 13, 2017 Chicago White Sox — The White Sox traded Tyler Clippard to the Astros late Sunday night, further depleting an already barren bullpen. It will be a fluid situation that we’ll continue to monitor, but for now we like Juan Minaya to head a committee that also includes Jake Petricka and Aaron Bummer. Updated…

  • Shane Greene closing after Justin Wilson trade; Jim Johnson moved to committee

    July 31, 2017 Atlanta Braves – Jim Johnson has lost his position at the top of the Atlanta bullpen, and will now share duties with a handful of other relievers. Arodys Vizcaino is the best reliever to own right now, as he would’ve gotten the save chance last night, had the Braves taken the lead.…