Clik here to view.
John Axford back in as closer; Brad Ziegler, Tom Layne rising
August 23, 2012 Arizona Diamondbacks – Brad Ziegler finished off the 7th inning in the first game of Arizona’s doubleheader on Wednesday, earning his 9th hold of the year. Ziegler is having a solid...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Matt Lindstrom finishing strong
October 1, 2012 Arizona Diamondbacks – Matt Lindstrom tossed another scoreless inning on Sunday, and finished September having allowed only 1 run in 11 outings. Brad Ziegler has given up runs in three...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Brad Ziegler moving up in Arizona; more wackiness in Detroit
April 6, 2013 Detroit Tigers – Jim Leyland is just messing with us now, leaving long man Drew Smyly in for a four-inning save, as the Tigers slowly pulled away from the Yankees. No hierarchy change....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bell likely to replace Putz, while Tazawa is confirmed in Boston; Marmol back...
May 8, 2013 Arizona Diamondbacks – J.J. Putz gave up a four-pitch walk to start the ninth Tuesday night, then immediately exited with elbow stiffness. Although Heath Bell is allowing 1.5 baserunners...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Drew Storen struggling; Heath Bell may not have Arizona job for long
July 5, 2013 Washington Nationals – Last week, on a night when Rafael Soriano was unavailable, Drew Storen got the save chance over Tyler Clippard, which surprised us, since Storen has generally been...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bell out as closer, D-Backs to use committee headed by Ziegler
July 11, 2013 Arizona Diamondbacks – Heath Bell has lost his hold on the closer’s role, and the D-Backs are going to a closer by committee. Arizona will be playing matchups for the time being, but Brad...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Arizona going closer-by-committee; Tom Wilhelmsen struggling
July 12, 2013 Tampa Bay Rays – Fernando Rodney had the night off on Thursday, and Jake McGee who got the save in his absence. The opp likely would’ve gone to Joel Peralta, but Peralta had to be...
View ArticleClik here to view.
David Hernandez and Cody Allen record saves
July 13, 2013 Arizona Diamondbacks – As expected, Brad Ziegler was given the night off on Friday. However, it was David Hernandez, and not J.J. Putz, who got the save. J.J. Putz and Heath Bell were...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Trade Deadline Buy/Sell Report: National League Closers
July 18, 2013 SPECIAL UPDATE: TRADE DEADLINE BUY/SELL REPORT (PART TWO OF TWO) Glossary BUY+: This player has a large chance of becoming a closer by the trade deadline. BUY: This player has a small...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pedro Strop and Mitchell Boggs are relevant again
July 22, 2013 Chicago Cubs – For a “good time on the mound,” Dale Sveum plans to call on Pedro Strop to be the Cubs’ new closer if Kevin Gregg heads elsewhere this month, as expected. Hierarchy change:...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Kevin Chapman and JJ Putz record saves, Frieri pitching better
August 19, 2013 Houston Astros – Kevin Chapman got the last two outs on Sunday to pick up the save for the Astros. Chapman is a left- hander who has only pitched a full inning once in his seven...
View Article2014 NL West bullpen preview
Closer Monkey - bullpen updates and closer depth charts from all 30 MLB teams, straight to your inbox March 7, 2014 Arizona Diamondbacks – The Diamondbacks picked up Addison Reed in the offseason, but...
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 ArticleJoe Nathan to Hot Seat; Ryan Cook returns
Closer Monkey - bullpen updates and closer depth charts from all 30 MLB teams, straight to your inbox June 4, 2014 Detroit Tigers – Hometown hero RoboCop threw out Tuesday’s first pitch; even his...
View ArticleGrant Balfour on the verge of losing closer gig
Closer Monkey - bullpen updates and closer depth charts from all 30 MLB teams, straight to your inbox June 9, 2014 Tampa Bay Rays – Grant Balfour gave up five more runs on Sunday and now has a 6.46...
View ArticleAddison Reed in trouble in Arizona
Closer Monkey - bullpen updates and closer depth charts from all 30 MLB teams, straight to your inbox July 9, 2014 Arizona Diamondbacks – Addison Reed blew his fifth save of the year — and third in his...
View ArticleEdward Mujica or Junichi Tazawa could close in Boston soon
Closer Monkey - bullpen updates and closer depth charts from all 30 MLB teams, straight to your inbox July 10, 2014 Boston Red Sox – Trade rumors are heating up around Koji Uehara, raising the question...
View ArticleKyuji Fujikawa ready to return to Chicago
Closer Monkey - bullpen updates and closer depth charts from all 30 MLB teams, straight to your inbox July 31, 2014 Chicago Cubs – After an inquiry from the Players Association about their unusual...
View ArticleMatt Lindstrom returns from the DL
Closer Monkey - bullpen updates and closer depth charts from all 30 MLB teams, straight to your inbox August 13, 2014 Chicago White Sox – Matt Lindstrom was activated from the disabled list on Tuesday;...
View ArticleAddison Reed on a roll, Neshek struggles
Closer Monkey - bullpen updates and closer depth charts from all 30 MLB teams, straight to your inbox August 30, 2014 Arizona Diamondbacks – Addison Reed recorded his 100th career save last night....
View Article
