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  • Monkey Bytes, April 30: Ancillary saves rule the day, Neris holds on for his fourth save, Game Recaps, and more

    Despite a postponement, Monday’s slate yielded six saves across its 11 contests, though bullpens played a part in late-inning outcomes in other games as well. First, for those on tight timelines today, the condensed game recaps followed by the longer capsules and vulture save options. Closer CliffsNotes American League (RP | BAL): Preserving a combined…

  • Matt Barnes booed off the mound and potentially out of the closer’s role

    August 25, 2021 Boston Red Sox — Matt Barnes was called upon to protect a three-run lead against the Twins in the ninth inning and proceeded to allow a leadoff homer followed by two walks before being mercifully pulled by Alex Cora. Hansel Robles was the next man up and, facing the team that traded…

  • Nationals trade Brad Hand to Blue Jays

    July 29, 2021 Washington Nationals — The Nationals dealt Brad Hand to the Blue Jays. With Daniel Hudson and Austin Voth on the COVID-IL, Kyle Finnegan and the just-activated Tanner Rainey will lead this bullpen. Updated hierarchy: *Finnegan | Rainey | Suero.* = closer-by-committee Toronto Blue Jays – The Blue Jays have acquired Nationals closer…

  • Taylor Rogers leaves game early; Andrew Chafin dealt to Oakland

    July 27, 2021 Minnesota Twins – Taylor Rogers threw five pitches in Monday night’s game, then exited with a finger injury. In a weird twist, this might actually raise his fantasy value over the season’s final months — assuming the injury makes him an unattractive trade target, but is mild enough that he can return…

  • Diego Castillo MIA thus far; AJ Minter sent down

    July 19, 2021 Cleveland Indians – While James Karinchak and Emmanuel Clase got the day off after pitching in two straight, Bryan Shaw apparently had enough gas to pitch his 3rd straight game; he got the 9th inning and picked up the save. Hierarchy remains: Karinchak | Clase | Shaw. New York Mets – After…