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  • Monkey Bytes: August 26

    Monkey Bytes: August 26

    Sunday featured a bevy of high-leverage events of interest. Seven relievers recorded a win, including two on walk-off rallies (Pittsburgh and San Diego). Eight relievers secured a save, including an ancillary one by Anthony Banda (LAD). Our condensed game recaps cover the outcomes of interest from yesterday’s slate. Closer CliffsNotes Vulture Save Options for Monday,…

  • Monkey Bytes: August 5

    Monkey Bytes: August 5

    Sunday proved slippery from a fantasy perspective in high-leverage. Seven relievers recorded a win, and there were six saves. However, there were two first saves of the season, Hunter Harvey and Anthony Banda, while Roansy Contreras secured a vulture save for the Angels. Our condensed recaps cover the results of interest from this slate and…

  • Monkey Bytes, May 20: Craig Kimbrel records his ninth save, Garrett fills in for the Mets, Game Recaps, and more

    Following an 11-day refinement period after being demoted from save chances, Craig Kimbrel recorded his ninth save of the season but only his second this month. Could this be the template for Edwin Díaz? Only seven saves were secured on Sunday, including a two-inning save by Reed Garrett. Our condensed and full recaps cover these…

  • The Cubs aren’t turning to Craig Kimbrel these days

    August 14, 2020 Chicago Cubs – The Cubbies are 13-3, so it would appear many more save chances are coming, but who will be getting the bulk of them? Rowan Wick converted his third save Thursday and appears to be ripping the role out of the hands of Craig Kimbrel, who hasn’t pitched since Aug.…