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Monkey Bytes: June 14
Sometimes, smaller slates like Thursday’s do not provide many storylines in the high-leverage ecosystem. However, yesterday’s 11 contests yielded three reliever wins, two via walk-offs, six saves, and two blown saves with a win attached (Shelby Miller; Michael Kopech). It also featured the return of Edwin Díaz, though he appeared with his team down by…
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Monkey Bytes; June 13
Wednesday provided five reliever wins and nine saves across a full 15-game slate. It featured another sullied save for Héctor Neris in Tampa Bay and a white-knuckle ride with Trevor Megill closing out a win over the Blue Jays. Today will mark the return of Edwin Díaz with the Mets, and his manager said he…
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Monkey Bytes; June 12
Tuesday’s full slate yielded five wins by relievers and eight saves. It did not satisfy those hoping for an Andrés Muñoz save chance. It was Ryne Stanek appearing in a second straight contest instead. Based on team reports, Muñoz will be available on a day-to-day basis, which will be frustrating from a fantasy perspective. If…
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Monkey Bytes; June 10
It was a chaotic slate featuring four extra-inning contests and a walk-off home by the Angels. Nine relievers recorded wins and seven secured saves, with Clay Holmes notching the last one during Sunday night baseball. Andrés Muñoz made his first appearance since the collision at home plate. However, his manager used him in the highest-leveraged…
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Monkey Bytes; June 6
Two injury updates are included in today’s post, though Andrés Muñoz‘s MRI was not ready before their game started. He reported feeling better after treatment, and the team did not make a roster move. The Rockies leverage ladder imploded again in the top of the ninth, allowing six runs with two outs. However, the spotlight…