Closer Monkey

Tag: Zach Britton

  • Brad Brach likely to close with Zach Britton’s departure from the Orioles

    July 24, 2018 Baltimore Orioles — With the departure of Zach Britton to the Bronx, Brad Brach is likely to step into the closer’s role. Brach may be the next guy out of town, however, so owners may wish to speculate on Mychal Givens. Updated hierarchy: Brach | Givens | Fry. New York Yankees —…

  • Ryan Tepera is back to closing for the Blue Jays and Zach Britton could be on the move soon

    July 22, 2018 Toronto Blue Jays – Ryan Tepera pitched a perfect ninth inning with two strikeouts for his seventh save of the season.  Seung Hwan Oh pitched a perfect eighth inning ahead of Tepera, and the Blue Jays seem content to use Oh in a set-up role.  We will move Tepera back to the…

  • Brandon Morrow hits DL again; Kirby Yates to close after Brad Hand traded

    July 20, 2018 Chicago Cubs — As we reported yesterday, Brandon Morrow hit the disabled list again before Thursday’s game. Morrow said the biceps injury is “a new one,” but he doesn’t expect to be out long. In the short term, Joe Maddon will play matchups, turning the Cubs’ situation into a volatile committee. Steve…

  • Trade Deadline Buy/Sell: American League

    July 17, 2018 Special Update (Part 1 of 2 — check back tomorrow for the National League) —– Glossary: BUY+: This player has a strong chance (at least 50%) of becoming a closer by the trade deadline. BUY: This player has a small chance (at least 20%) of becoming a closer by the trade deadline.…

  • Will Smith picks up a save for the Giants

    June 30, 2018 San Francisco Giants – Bruce Bochy announced before Friday’s game that Sam Dyson would be unavailable for a save chance after pitching in four of the last seven games. Mark Melancon had also pitched in four of seven, so with a one-run lead and Tony Watson having already pitched, the save chance fell to Will…