Category: Monkey Bytes
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Monkey Bytes | June 7
Before Friday’s game, Brian Snitker acknowledged Raisel Iglesias remains in the mix for saves but will not be the “primary” option: In last night’s game, Pierce Johnson took over at the top of the ninth and allowed a single by Tyler Fitzgerald, then picked him off first, ending the inning. Returning for the tenth, Fitzgerald…
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Monkey Bytes | June 6
Could a historic meltdown be the downfall of Raisel Iglesias as Atlanta’s closer? Time will tell. He’s insulated by a lack of talent in his team’s leverage ladder. However, Thursday’s loss was rough: As a result, the team will promote Craig Kimbrel from Triple-A. He went 1-1 while recording three saves with a 1.091 WHIP…
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Monkey Bytes | June 5
Although there was one postponed game on Wednesday, relievers recorded six wins and eighth saves while suffering five losses. Here are the saves in condensed form, including a career first: Reliever Save # Pitches Strike% SwStr% K:BB Kyle Finnegan 17 18 77.8 22.2 1:0 Félix Bautista 11 17 52.9 17.6 0:1 Pete Fairbanks 11 18…
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Monkey Bytes | June 4
Tuesday’s full slate resulted in six reliever wins and seven saves. Relief pitchers also were tagged with seven losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: Reliever Save # Pitches Strike% SwStr% K:BB Carlos Estévez 17 18 55.6 11.1 2:1 Josh Hader 16 15 80 40 2:0 Emilio Pagán 16 18 66.7 22.2 1:0 Devin…
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Monkey Bytes | June 3
Monday’s seven-game slate had the headlines stolen by Jeff Passan announcing the Yankees will place Luke Weaver on the 15-day injured list with a strained hamstring. However, those with Tanner Scott on their remain on edge following his second loss during his last seven appearances. In the seven contests, relievers recorded three wins, though one…