Category: Three Takeaways
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Monkey Bytes | May 17
Relievers recorded two wins and seven saves while suffering three losses during Friday’s full slate. Reliever Save # Pitches Strike% SwStr% K:BB José Alvarado 7 6 83.3 33.3 1:0 Beau Brieske 1 18 72.2 11.1 0:0 Kyle Finnegan 14 15 60 0 1:0 Raisel Iglesias 8 15 73.3 6.7 1:0 Emilio Pagán 10 16 62.5…
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Monkey Bytes | May 15
Wednesday’s slate included 17 contests with two doubleheaders completed. Relievers recorded ten wins and ten saves while suffering six losses. Minnesota recorded a save in both games while securing a sweep against Baltimore, whereas St. Louis and Philadephia split their doubleheader. Here are the saves from yesterday’s games: Reliever Save # Pitches Strike% SwStr% K:BB…
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Monkey Bytes | May 14
Although two games were postponed by inclement weather, Tuesday’s slate was wild. There were five walk-offs and four extra-inning contests. Relievers factored heavily in the decisions, recording eight wins, with two accompanying a blown save designation, five saves, and eight losses. While Emmanuel Clase seems to be finding his form, Jeff Hoffman’s struggles continued last…
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Monkey Bytes | May 13
Monday’s slate featured 11 games, which resulted in multiple storylines. Luke Jackson left his save chance after being hit by a comebacker and will be considered day-to-day until further results are shared, though his X-ray came back negative. Relievers for both teams were let down by their defense in the Pirates and Mets game, decided…
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Monkey Bytes | May 11
Full slates on Saturday usually yield bountiful leverage events, and yesterday did not disappoint. Relievers recorded seven wins and seven saves while suffering five losses. Cubs fans and fantasy players were encouraged by who notched the save yesterday. Helsley held on for another traffic-infused save, and Don Kelly played match-ups during an eventual loss against…