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Chris Perez has another terrible outing
September 27, 2013 Cleveland Indians – Chris Perez got the dreaded “vote of confidence” from Terry Francona after a blown save on Tuesday, and followed it up on Thursday by getting shelled in a...
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Joe Smith, Justin Masterson leading Indians committee into postseason
September 27, 2013 Cleveland Indians – Chris Perez is officially out as closer, and will be replaced by a committee of relievers that includes most of the bullpen. Former No. 1 starter Justin...
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David Robertson and Sergio Santos pick up saves
September 28, 2013 New York Yankees - Mariano Rivera got the night off after his emotional final outing in Yankee Stadium. David Robertson retired the Astros in order (which isn’t hard to do) for his...
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2014 AL Central bullpen preview
March 9, 2014 Chicago White Sox – The White Sox traded their closer Addison Reed in the off-season and Robin Ventura has not announced who will take over his job for 2014. Nate Jones and Matt...
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Closer Rankings: Nos. 11-20
March 13, 2014 11. Sergio Romo, San Francisco Giants – Romo hasn’t been throwing his slider this spring, so it’s not clear precisely what to make of his lousy spring numbers. 12. Ernesto Frieri, Los...
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Who could replace Jim Johnson as Oakland closer?
April 10, 2014 Oakland A’s – It’s hard to raise a 15.00 ERA, but Jim Johnson pulled it off today. When asked to comment on potential replacements, Bob Melvin helpfully offered, “I’m just saying that...
View ArticleJ.J. Putz hits the DL; Aroldis Chapman not cut out for Triple-A
Closer Monkey - bullpen updates and closer depth charts from all 30 MLB teams, straight to your inbox May 7, 2014 Arizona Diamondbacks – J.J. Putz has been moved to the disabled list due to the dreaded...
View ArticleCody Allen picks up save, Chapman close to returning
Closer Monkey - bullpen updates and closer depth charts from all 30 MLB teams, straight to your inbox May 10, 2014 Cleveland Indians – Cody Allen recorded his first save of the season last night. The...
View ArticleJohn Axford out; Indians to close with Allen-led committee
Closer Monkey - bullpen updates and closer depth charts from all 30 MLB teams, straight to your inbox May 10, 2014 Cleveland Indians – Terry Francona announced this afternoon that John Axford will be...
View ArticleCleveland committee gets murkier; Jeurys Familia poised to seize closer role
Closer Monkey - bullpen updates and closer depth charts from all 30 MLB teams, straight to your inbox May 12, 2014 Cleveland Indians - Marc Rzepczynski was struggling in the 8th inning, so Cody Allen...
View ArticleLindstrom limps off field; Allen, Chapman blow saves
Closer Monkey - bullpen updates and closer depth charts from all 30 MLB teams, straight to your inbox May 20, 2014 Chicago White Sox – Matt Lindstrom limped off the field in the ninth inning of...
View ArticleRonald Belisario and Cody Allen moving up
Closer Monkey - bullpen updates and closer depth charts from all 30 MLB teams, straight to your inbox May 21, 2014 Cleveland Indians – Bryan Shaw pitched the seventh and eighth innings up three runs,...
View ArticleGrant Balfour on the hottest of Hot Seats
Closer Monkey - bullpen updates and closer depth charts from all 30 MLB teams, straight to your inbox May 23, 2014 Tampa Bay Rays – We’ve mentioned Grant Balfour’s ratios here before, but it truly is...
View ArticleBelisario back to old ways; Familia secures save
Closer Monkey - bullpen updates and closer depth charts from all 30 MLB teams, straight to your inbox May 29, 2014 Chicago White Sox — After finally picking up a drama-free save on Tuesday, Ronald...
View ArticleCody Allen records impressive save, Chamberlain gets call with Nathan...
Closer Monkey - bullpen updates and closer depth charts from all 30 MLB teams, straight to your inbox May 31, 2014 Cleveland Indians — Cody Allen picked up his 2nd save of the season last night. After...
View ArticleKevin Gregg back with the Marlins
Closer Monkey - bullpen updates and closer depth charts from all 30 MLB teams, straight to your inbox June 3, 2014 Miami Marlins – An old friend has returned to Miami, as the Marlins signed former...
View ArticleNathan continues to struggle, Hunter working his way back
Closer Monkey - bullpen updates and closer depth charts from all 30 MLB teams, straight to your inbox June 8, 2014 Detroit Tigers – Joe Nathan continues to struggle as he gave up two runs last night in...
View ArticleRays committee continues to baffle; DL moves aplenty across majors
Closer Monkey - bullpen updates and closer depth charts from all 30 MLB teams, straight to your inbox June 17, 2014 Tampa Bay Rays – Committees can be maddening for fantasy owners, and Joe Maddon...
View ArticleTrade Deadline Buy/Sell Report: American League
Closer Monkey - bullpen updates and closer depth charts from all 30 MLB teams, straight to your inbox SPECIAL UPDATE: TRADE DEADLINE BUY/SELL REPORT (PART ONE OF TWO) July 15, 2014 Glossary BUY+: This...
View ArticlePapelbon placed on waivers; Axford earns a save
Closer Monkey - bullpen updates and closer depth charts from all 30 MLB teams, straight to your inbox August 5, 2014 Philadelphia Phillies – Jonathan Papelbon was placed on waivers Monday and is...
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