Tag: Calvin Faucher
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Rapid Reaction | Pete Fairbanks
Presented with a two-run lead against the Dodgers, Pete Fairbanks took the mound trying to snap his team’s eight-game losing streak. Things did not go as planned. His outing began with Andy Pages drawing a leadoff walk, followed by a Dalton Rushing walk, and a pop-out bunt by Miguel Rojas, which would be the only…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.21.2025
Saturday’s 17-game slate yielded six reliever wins and 11 saves, while relief pitchers suffered six losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: For the save streamers: Vulture Save Options for September 21 Here are the leverage events of interest from Saturday. Leverage Ledger Arizona Diamondbacks – Torey Lovullo’s wheel-of-save chances extended the team’s MLB…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | 9.19
Thursday’s ten-game slate provided high-leverage events, but ancillary or vulture saves proved bountiful. Relievers recorded two wins, six saves, and suffered two losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: Usage patterns and ten teams being off on Thursday yield a light forecast for the saves chasers: Vulture Save Options for September 19 News, Notes,…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 29
Thursday’s eight-game slate yielded five reliever wins and five saves, while suffering six losses. There was also a three-inning save during a major league debut. Here are the saves in condensed form. Vulture Save Option for August 29 Under the Hood With the score tied at the bottom of the ninth, Daniel Palencia allowed three…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 26
Monday’s 13-game slate had seven games decided in blowout fashion (five or more runs), including three shutouts. Relievers did record four wins, though one was accompanied by a blown save (Riley O’Brien), and three saves while incurring two losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: Although our vulture save recommendation hit last night, there…