Tag: Atlanta Braves
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Monkey Bytes: August 28
Although a suspended game in Chicago reduced the slate by one game, it was robust for high-leverage events. Nine relievers recorded a win, including one accompanied by a blown save for Raisel Iglesias (ATL). Eight relievers secured a save, and historically, the Rockies blew another late lead. Our condensed game recaps includes notes on 18…
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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,…
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Monkey Bytes: August 25
Saturday’s slate only provided six saves, and four relievers recorded wins. An extra-inning game between the Rays and the Dodgers culminated yesterday’s action, with Tampa Bay emerging with the one-run win in ten innings. Casey Kelly (CIN) made his first major league appearance since 2018, tossing three clean innings for his first career save. Even…
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Monkey Bytes: August 24
After a slow Thursday in the world of high-leverage events, Friday made up for it. Nine relievers recorded a win (60 percent of the slate), and seven secured saves. Ron Washington frustrated fantasy managers everywhere using Ben Joyce in the eighth against Toronto’s 3-4-5 lineup pocket and suffered a walk-off loss with his best reliever…
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Monkey Bytes: August 23
Thursday’s 10-game slate was a quiet one for high-leverage events. Only two relievers recorded a win, with one being a bulk appearance by Ryan Yarbrough (TOR). Three relievers recorded a save, including an MLB-leading 39th by Ryan Helsley. Our condensed game recaps cover the limited leverage outcomes from yesterday. Closer CliffsNotes Vulture Save Options for…