Tag: Alexis Diaz
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First Half in Review for Relievers: Results of Interest and Trends
Although injuries forced most of the hierarchal changes in the first half of the season, the trade deadline should provide more role changes before August. For now, looking back at the top performers helps fantasy managers prepare for the stretch run. There will also be risers and fallers in some key categories comparing first-half results…
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Monkey Bytes: July 13
Friday’s full slate featured five reliever wins and eight saves. There was only one extra-inning game, with the Angels prevailing on a walk-off home run. David Bednar returned from the injured list with a save, showing no signs of rust against the White Sox. Two young guns in the American League West displayed their high-octane…
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Monkey Bytes: June 22
After a slow start, Friday’s slate finished with a flurry. Six reliever wins and seven saves were recorded. Bryan Abreu and Enyel De Los Santos each secured their first save of 2024. With the trade deadline on the horizon, our first Trade Deadline Primer was posted yesterday. One of the featured relievers appears in our…
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Monkey Bytes; June 13
Wednesday provided five reliever wins and nine saves across a full 15-game slate. It featured another sullied save for Héctor Neris in Tampa Bay and a white-knuckle ride with Trevor Megill closing out a win over the Blue Jays. Today will mark the return of Edwin Díaz with the Mets, and his manager said he…
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Monkey Bytes; June 8
Friday featured some intriguing usage patterns and a scoreless tie after nine innings between the Dodgers and the Yankees in the Bronx. Five relievers, including Michael Grove, recorded wins as a reliever, and there were eight saves. Kansas City overcame an early eight-run deficit for a walk-off win, and Mason Miller benefited from a walk-off…