Category: hierarchy change
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Monkey Bytes: July 9
Monday’s seven-game produced three reliever wins, two during extra-inning contests, and three saves. However, all three were considered ancillary since none were recorded by the team’s primary save share. Because of how things transpired for Paul Sewald, the recaps and three takeaways will be reversed in today’s post for a deeper dive into his recent…
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Aroldis Chapman shaky again for Rangers; Tanner Scott back for Marlins
September 29, 2023 Texas Rangers — Jose Leclerc, who we like the most in the Texas bullpen, entered in the eighth inning on Thursday, tossing a scoreless frame. That left the ninth for Aroldis Chapman, who struggled again. He was charged with two runs on two hits and a walk and did not record an out.…
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Tanner Scott placed on paternity list
September 27, 2023 Miami Marlins — Tanner Scott was placed on the paternity list Tuesday, which means the Marlins will turn to Andrew Nardi, David Robertson and A.J. Puk to close games over the next couple days as they fight for a playoff spot. Updated hierarchy: *Nardi | Robertson | Puk.* = closer-by-committee VULTURE SAVE…
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Jose Alvarado has more September saves than Craig Kimbrel
September 22, 2023 Philadelphia Phillies — On Thursday, Jose Alvarado notched his third save in September — in all of the saves, Craig Kimbrel served as his setup man, so this situation definitely has entered committee status. Kimbrel himself has just two saves in September. Updated hierarchy: *Kimbrel | Alvarado | Dominguez.* = closer-by-committee Los…
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Watch out for the red-hot Royals!
September 20, 2023 Kansas City Royals – Don’t look now, but the Royals have won six of their last seven games! Four different relievers have picked up a save in that span, with Collin Snider earning his first MLB save on Tuesday. Carlos Hernandez faced the 9-1-2 hitters in the eighth and gave up a…