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Monkey Bytes, May 7: Frustrations rise as match-up bullpens emerge, Clase nails down his 11th, Game Recaps, and more
One of the most difficult things about covering high-leverage relievers lies in balancing the needs of fantasy managers seeking clarity versus how teams handle save situations. It’s an unforgiving task at times. During Monday’s 10-game slate, seven saves were recorded with two proving frustrating from a fantasy lens. For a second straight appearance, Minnesota used…
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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…
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Monkey Bytes, April 27: Helsley remains dominant, Miller appears in consecutive games, Game Recaps, and more
Friday’s 14-game slate did not yield an avalanche of saves but did provide some games of intrigue in the late innings, along with the first appearance on consecutive days by Mason Miller. This will be an abridged version because of traveling this morning, typing this in the Charleston airport. St. Louis Cardinals – Locking down his…
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Monkey Bytes, April 20: Megill tries for a two-inning save, Hader struggles but hangs on, Game Recaps, and more
Friday’s slate featured another postponement and only four saves among the 14 games played. Colorado and Seattle will play a doubleheader on Sunday, a less-than-ideal getaway day for the Mariners bullpen. Because of the limited amount of saves, they will take precedence in today’s Monkey Bytes with a bevy of quick hit recaps in the…
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Monkey Bytes, April 15: Jansen holds on for a historic save, Miller strikes out the side, Uribe in the seventh, Game Recaps, and more
Sunday’s slate provided some chaotic moments, but it’s an expectation on a full slate of contests. For instance, Milwaukee used Abner Uribe in the seventh inning with a one-run lead. Tanner Scott suffered a blown save against Atlanta. Cleveland and the Yankees played a 10-inning contest with blown saves by each team. Because of the…