Tag: Chad Green

  • Trade Deadline Primer, 3.0: An evolving market may take shape by the All-Star break

    Trade Deadline Primer, 3.0: An evolving market may take shape by the All-Star break

    Many columns regarding the Trade Deadline have been posted, but the reliever market is not yet robust. It will pick up momentum, especially during the All-Star break. Teams will have a better idea about their chances for the playoffs, making tough roster decisions easier. Entering gameplay on July 5, the last Wild Card spot in…

  • Monkey Bytes: July 3

    Monkey Bytes: July 3

    Tuesday provided plenty of high-leverage events of interest, including walk-offs by the Dodgers and the Guardians, plus another extra-inning contest between the Mets and Nationals. Relievers recorded five wins and eight saves on this slate, including one by a newly promoted pitcher for the Mets, who may alter the team’s plans ahead of the trade…

  • Updated Tiered Rankings for Saves, and SOLDS: Week 15

    Updated Tiered Rankings for Saves, and SOLDS: Week 15

    Although rankings change rapidly, our tiered ranks combine current season results while considering the rest of the season and should not be considered gospel. Here is the latest entering gameplay on July 1. Injured relievers will not be listed in these tiers. They slot back in once they return. These will shift rapidly, especially when…

  • Closer Monkey Updated Tiered Rankings, Saves and SOLDS: Week 14

    Although rankings change rapidly, our tiered ranks combine current season results while considering the rest of the season and should not be considered gospel. Here is the latest entering gameplay on June 24. Injured relievers and closers on suspension will not be listed in these tiers. They slot back in once they return. Tiered Closer…

  • Monkey Bytes; June 8

    Friday featured some intriguing usage patterns and a scoreless tie after nine innings between the Dodgers and the Yankees in the Bronx. Five relievers, including Michael Grove, recorded wins as a reliever, and there were eight saves. Kansas City overcame an early eight-run deficit for a walk-off win, and Mason Miller benefited from a walk-off…