Category: Three Takeaways

  • Monkey Bytes: June 21

    Smaller slates like last night’s nine-game one can provide limited high-leverage events or a multitude of them. Yesterday’s contests yielded six saves, two blown saves resulting in a win, and five wins by relievers. Headlining the saves, Arizona played its first game, which was not decided by five or more runs in 11 games, providing…

  • Monkey Bytes: June 20

    Monkey Bytes: June 20

    Wednesday’s slate featured six reliever wins and nine saves. Two were in extra-innings recording by Phil Maton and Dillon Tate. Colten Brewer also held on for his first major league save, navigating around two walks. At the same time, Héctor Neris received an extra day off for a mental reset, which segues nicely into our…

  • Monkey Bytes: June 19

    Monkey Bytes: June 19

    Tuesday provided a high volume of high-leverage events, including six wins by relievers and three via walk-offs. There were 10 saves across the 15-game slate, including three requiring only one out. Both Chicago teams recorded a save, though the names may be a surprise. Three Takeaways Our condensed and full game recaps cover Tuesday’s high-leverage…

  • Monkey Bytes: June 18

    Monkey Bytes: June 18

    Only one reliever won during Monday’s nine-game slate, but five relievers secured saves. Another late-inning meltdown by the Cubs bullpen will spark fantasy anticipation of a hierarchal change. Still, Craig Counsell remains steadfast in supporting his veteran reliever, which segues nicely into today’s Three Takeaways. Three Takeaways Link: https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/IA3Fw/1/ Our condensed and full game recaps…

  • Monkey Bytes: June 17

    Sunday featured a full slate and a bonus contest with a doubleheader in Minnesota for a total of 16 games. There were four wins by relievers, two of the “bulk follower” variety, and nine saves, including two by Twins relievers during a sweep. However, the injury front was not quiet. Yimi García was pulled during…