Tag: baltimore orioles

  • Monkey Bytes: August 22

    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…

  • Monkey Bytes: August 21

    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…

  • Monkey Bytes: August 20

    Monkey Bytes: August 20

    All ten games on Monday were decided by three runs or fewer. However, two of those contests featured relievers (Cincinnati and Arizona) allowing at least a run in the bottom of the ninth during a road win. Four relievers recorded a win, and six saves were secured. Boston suffered its MLB-leading 12th blown save in…

  • Monkey Bytes: August 19

    Monkey Bytes: August 19

    Somedays provide more angst than others in the world of high-leverage relievers. Yesterday, they offered an anxiety-driven afternoon. Tampa Bay closer Pete Fairbanks not only suffered his fourth blown save, he allowed a game-tying three-run home run before leaving with the team’s trainer. Early reports speculate on the potential for a lat injury, which could…

  • Monkey Bytes: August 17

    Monkey Bytes: August 17

    Even though it was not a full slate, Friday’s 14 games featured 11 games decided by three or fewer runs, nine by two or less, and seven one-run contests. Relievers recorded six wins, though a blown save accompanied two. High-leverage relievers also secured eight saves in a stress-filled slate. Our condensed game recaps cover all…