Closer Monkey

Tag: Zach Putnam

  • John Holdzkom: a name to remember

    September 17, 2014 Detroit Tigers — After Glen Perkins handed the Tigers a win in the top half of the ninth, Joe Nathan’s poor command and Ezequiel Carrera’s defensive mistake combined to give it right back. After the game, Brad Ausmus confirmed that Nathan remains the closer, 5.10 ERA and all, but Nathan remains on the Hot Seat, where he’s made…

  • It’s Vulture Save season

    September 3, 2014 St. Louis Cardinals — As we speculated on Tuesday morning, Pat Neshek picked up a vulture save with Trevor Rosenthal getting a night off. In other news, Jason Motte returned from the disabled list on Tuesday; time will tell whether a high-leverage role for him is in the cards. Hierarchy remains: Rosenthal | Neshek…

  • Aaron Sanchez records save, Benoit hurt again

    August 31, 2014 Toronto Blue Jays — Aaron Sanchez picked up his first career save yesterday afternoon.  Sanchez pitched a perfect 8th inning with the Blue Jays up 2 and then came back out for the 9th.  With closer Casey Janssen warming in the bullpen, Sanchez threw a 1-2-3 inning to finish the game.  The Blue Jays…

  • White Sox may be returning to closer committee

    August 28, 2014 Chicago White Sox — One day after Jake Petricka’s second straight blown save sent him to the Hot Seat, Robin Ventura tried to squeeze a two-inning save out of Javy Guerra. When Guerra hit a batter with his 33rd pitch, putting two men on with two out, it was Zach Putnam summoned for…

  • Boxberger gets save chance, Petricka will remain closer

    August 9, 2014 Tampa Bay Rays – Jake McGee pitched the 8th inning last night with a one run lead and the Rays went to Brad Boxberger for the save in the 9th.  Boxberger wasn’t able to convert the save, as he allowed a run for the first time since June 27th.  The Rays scored a run…