Tag: Abner Uribe
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Monkey Bytes, April 3: Kopech hangs on for his first career save, Hader blows his first in Houston, Game Recaps, and more
Chicago White Sox – Taking over with two runners on and one out in the eighth, Michael Kopech issued a walk and induced an inning-inning double-play grounder. In the ninth, he served up a solo home run (Marcell Ozuna), issued a second walk, and gave up a single, but recorded his first major league save,…
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Monkey Bytes, March 30: Uribe records Milwaukee’s first save, Phillips nails down his second, Muñoz retires four four his first, Game Recaps, and more
Before delving into Friday’s high-leverage events of interest, a note about matching up with lineup pockets. Teams designated as closer-by-committees can be deceiving when focusing on a limited sample. Before a series, some managers will sit down with their relievers and provide them with which pocket they will face, not necessarily which inning they will…
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Monkey Bytes, March 28: Burning question(s) for all 30 teams
It’s the calm before the storm, with Opening Day upon us. Every team starts this season with hopes and aspirations, along with the fantasy community. Because there are no results worth sharing, going through each team’s high-leverage questions before games count makes sense. These will be split by league. Enjoy. American League Baltimore Orioles With…
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Monkey Bytes, March 27; Part 2: Sorting through projected bullpen committees
Fantasy players hate the words, closer-by-committee. Although baseball’s leverage usage patterns evolve with advanced analytics maximizing match-ups, clarity in a bullpen makes life easier. Because of injuries or manager preferences, there are five potential unsettled hierarchies, with Colorado a possibility. With this in mind, this post will provide insight into how save situations may unfold,…
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Spring Vibes, March 23: Toronto RP Update, Breaking Down Unsettled Bullpens, and Game Recaps
Toronto Blue Jays – It’s behind a paywall, so the quotes will be brief, however, Kaitlyn McGrath provided updates in her Five questions for the Blue Jays on two key relievers. Erik Swanson played catch on Thursday and Friday while Jordan Romano will throw today (March 23). Because of the timeline, both relievers status for…