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Monkey Bytes: July 8

Sunday did not provide much volume, with only six relievers recording a win and five with saves. However, Miami and Minnesota won on walk-off home runs, while Toronto held on for an extra-inning victory in Seattle. Speaking of home runs, it will be the first feature in today’s three takeaways. Three Takeaways Link: https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/SoiKP/2/ Next,…

July 8, 2024

Monkey Bytes: July 7

Saturday’s slate provided a bit of everything from a fantasy perspective. Nine relievers recorded a win, though two were accompanied by a blown save. Nine saves were secured, three were a reliever’s first of the season, and two were career firsts. Baseball-Reference identifies a blowout as a game decided by five runs or more, and…

July 7, 2024

Monkey Bytes: July 6

Friday’s slate featured many high-leverage events, including extra innings between the Yankees and Red Sox, a walk-off home run for the Padres, and Ryan Helsley‘s first multiple-inning outing in 2024 during his second blown save, snapping his historic streak. Seven relievers recorded wins and 11 secured saves in the 15 games last night. Sometimes, it’s…

July 6, 2024

Trade Deadline Primer, 3.0: An evolving market may take shape by the All-Star break

Many columns regarding the Trade Deadline have been posted, but the reliever market is not yet robust. It will pick up momentum, especially during the All-Star break. Teams will have a better idea about their chances for the playoffs, making tough roster decisions easier. Entering gameplay on July 5, the last Wild Card spot in…

July 5, 2024

Monkey Bytes: July 5

Thursday’s full slate included five reliever wins and seven saves, including two relievers recording their first saves of the year. Three wins featured multiple-inning outings by relievers, including an impressive one by Justin Martinez. Three Takeaways Next, our condensed game recaps cover Thursday’s high-leverage events of interest. Closer CliffsNotes American League Baltimore Orioles – Taking…