Pirates Closer Report

Matt Capps has been bothered by what he called a "sharp pain" in his elbow and it kept him out of action for the past 8 days.

Last night he finally came back and looked shakey giving up a single and walking the bases loaded, but struckout 2 and got out of the innings untouched.

John Grabow will not be the closer as Matt Capps will resume full closer duties.

Today Matt Capps closed out the win against St. Louis and notched his 6th save. It didn't look like he would get the chance, but Jesse Chavez after getting 1 out, put a couple of guys on base and enter Capps.

Capps looked strong, so you should have full confidence in starting him.