Tag: Atlanta Braves
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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…
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Monkey Bytes: August 22
Wednesday’s slate resulted in nine reliever wins and five saves. There were three walk-offs, including a grand slam in the bottom of the tenth by Nolan Arenado. Justin Martinez recorded his first multiple-inning save of the season, and Manuel Rodríguez (TBR) recorded his first save since 2022 with a clean ninth in Oakland. Our condensed…
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Monkey Bytes: August 21
Tuesday’s full slate provided a bevy of high-leverage events of interest. Relievers recorded five wins and ten saves. Angel Chivilli (COL) and Edwin Uceta (TBR) secured the first saves of their respective major league careers. Also, Porter Hodge received the first save chance after the team waived Héctor Neris earlier in the day. Our condensed…