Tag: Andrés Muñoz
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Monkey Bytes | May 8
Wednesday provided volume among its peaks and valleys for high-leverage results. Relievers recorded eight wins and nine saves while suffering six losses. In today’s takeaways, an encouraging outing in the Bronx, an intriguing option for the Phillies made his debut in relief, and a rough night in Los Angeles. Three Takeaways (1) A step forward…
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Monkey Bytes | May 6
Monday’s small slate was reduced by one with a rainout in Washington. Relievers recorded four wins and five saves while suffering three losses. Instead of takeaways today, each team’s leverage events will be highlighted. But first, for the save streamers: Vulture Save Options for May 6 Doubleheader Options Vulture Save Stashes for May 7 Closer…
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Monkey Bytes | May 4
Saturday’s slate had a mix of close games and six decided by four or more runs. Relievers recorded five wins and seven saves but also suffered seven losses and three blown saves. Our takeaways will be brief but feature three closers in bounce-back situations; they all passed. Three Takeaways (1) Walker remains in the ninth:…
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Monkey Bytes | April 28
Sunday began with limited-leverage events of interest and finished with a flurry during the late afternoon contests. Relievers recorded six wins and five saves while suffering four losses with zero blown saves. Arizona used Justin Martinez on consecutive days, Seattle’s closer moved into a tie for the major league lead in saves, and the Yankees…
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Monkey Bytes | April 25
Though small, Thursday’s nine-game slate yielded five reliever wins and seven saves against four losses and two blown saves. There was also no shortage of hot topics with Arizona’s staff deciding its “closer” was unavailable, a potential closer controversy brewing in San Francisco, and curious usage patterns by the Brewers during a late-inning collapse. Three…