Closer Monkey | 2026
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Monkey Bytes | June 6
Could a historic meltdown be the downfall of Raisel Iglesias as Atlanta’s closer? Time will tell. He’s insulated by a lack of talent in his team’s leverage ladder. However, Thursday’s loss was rough: As a result, the team will promote Craig Kimbrel from Triple-A. He went 1-1 while recording three saves with a 1.091 WHIP…
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Monkey Bytes | June 5
Although there was one postponed game on Wednesday, relievers recorded six wins and eighth saves while suffering five losses. Here are the saves in condensed form, including a career first: Reliever Save # Pitches Strike% SwStr% K:BB Kyle Finnegan 17 18 77.8 22.2 1:0 Félix Bautista 11 17 52.9 17.6 0:1 Pete Fairbanks 11 18…
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Month in Review | May 2025
Changing the format slightly, this post focuses on reliever performance during May by examining some underlying data and comparing it to the results in April. This yields gainers and decliners of interest with eyes on the future. First, the leaderboards. Saves Leaders from May Reliever Saves Ryan Helsley 9 Jhoan Durán 7 Emmanuel Clase 7…
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Monkey Bytes | June 4
Tuesday’s full slate resulted in six reliever wins and seven saves. Relief pitchers also were tagged with seven losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: Reliever Save # Pitches Strike% SwStr% K:BB Carlos Estévez 17 18 55.6 11.1 2:1 Josh Hader 16 15 80 40 2:0 Emilio Pagán 16 18 66.7 22.2 1:0 Devin…
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Monkey Bytes | June 3
Monday’s seven-game slate had the headlines stolen by Jeff Passan announcing the Yankees will place Luke Weaver on the 15-day injured list with a strained hamstring. However, those with Tanner Scott on their remain on edge following his second loss during his last seven appearances. In the seven contests, relievers recorded three wins, though one…
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