Category: Three Takeaways
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Monkey Bytes: September 26
Wednesday’s slate resulted in Philadelphia earning a first-round bye in the playoffs while Kansas City and Detroit moved closer toward Wild Card spots in the American League. The Dodgers can clinch the division with one more win, clarifying the top three spots in the National League. However, with the Atlanta and Mets postponed series until…
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Monkey Bytes: September 25
Two more teams, Baltimore and San Diego, punched their postseason tickets with wins during Tuesday’s contests; Houston clinched the American League West. Relievers recorded seven wins and eight saves during the 15-game slate. Our condensed game recaps cover last night’s high-leverage events of interest. Closer CliffsNotes Raisel Iglesias (ATL) retired the side against the Mets,…
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Monkey Bytes: September 23
Sunday’s 16-game slate featured 12 games decided by two runs or fewer, two walk-offs, two shutouts, and a doubleheader sweep by Boston over Minnesota. Relievers recorded nine wins and 11 saves. After its sweep, the Red Sox announced Kenley Jansen would be placed on the 15-day injured list, ending his season and perhaps his time…
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Monkey Bytes: September 22
Saturday’s slate lost one game with a postponed contest in Boston. Relievers recorded only two wins and five saves. Two relievers recorded their first; Drew Rasmussen (TB) notched a two-inning save, becoming the 13th pitcher with one this year for his team, and Seth Halvorsen (COL) secured the first of his major league career. Our…
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Monkey Bytes: September 21
Friday night’s full slate featured three extra-inning contests, nine games decided by two runs or fewer, and Philadelphia clinched its spot in the playoffs. Relievers recorded five wins and ten saves. Hunter Bigge (TB) and Erik Sabrowski (CLE) secured their career-first saves while change may be afoot in the bullpen hierarchies for two teams in…