Closer Monkey | 2026
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Monkey Bytes, May 5: Kimbrel removed during the 9th, Two Ancillary Saves, and Holmes locks down his 11th
Saturday provided a slippery slate for saves, with only six recorded across the 15-game slate. There’s nothing imminent, but Baltimore may manage the workload of Craig Kimbrel much more closely moving forward, he was removed from his save chance with runners on the corners and one out in Cincinnati. Two ancillary saves occurred, but both…
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Monkey Bytes, May 4: Kimbrel returns and records another historic save, Durán dominates, Megill records his second, Game Recaps, and more
Another fantastic full-slate Friday provided a bevy of intriguing high-leverage events, especially with Craig Kimbrel recording his eighth save of the season, and 425th of his career while striking out the side in Cincinnati. He moved into a tie with Kenley Jansen for the fifth most saves all-time. Despite missing time with an oblique injury,…
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Month in Review for Relievers: Results of Interest and Trends through the End of April
Remembering the sample size this season remains small, with only a month-plus of results in the rearview mirror, it helps to review how relievers performed, which will be the process for today’s post. Using underlying metrics and hard statistical data, we try to remain ahead of the curve in the ever-changing world of high-leverage events.…
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Monkey Bytes, May 3: Doval records his sixth save, Game Recaps, and What to Watch For
Given the small six-game slate from Thursday yielding one save, today’s Monkey Bytes will follow a different format, combining both leagues into one recap. Closer CliffsNotes from May 2 (RP | BAL): Entering in the top of the fifth, Keegan Akin stranded two runners, and collected his first win while tossing 1.1 innings, giving up…
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