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Monkey Bytes, March 29: Foley records the first Tigers save, Suarez notches his second, Jax owns the ninth, Game Recaps, and more
Closer hijinks should be expected on Opening Day. However, things were a bit frenetic as the first window of games concluded. Recaps from these outcomes, along with the high-leverage notes of interest get covered in today’s Monkey Bytes. Detroit Tigers – It did not take long for some chaos on Opening Day courtesy of A.J.…
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Monkey Bytes, March 28: Burning question(s) for all 30 teams
It’s the calm before the storm, with Opening Day upon us. Every team starts this season with hopes and aspirations, along with the fantasy community. Because there are no results worth sharing, going through each team’s high-leverage questions before games count makes sense. These will be split by league. Enjoy. American League Baltimore Orioles With…
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Spring Vibes, March 21: Phillips records the first save of 2024, Padres bullpen falters late, Tanner Scott turning the corner, Game Recaps, and more
Beginning with a game that counts during the Seoul Series, one team mounted a late-inning rally, benefiting from a fortuitous baseball going through a fielder’s glove. The other team managed the game like it was the playoffs, but ran out high-leverage relievers in the eighth while saving its “closer’ for the ninth. Plus, game recaps…
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Spring Vibes, March 17: White Sox Leverage Updates, Colorado closer choice emerging, Kimbrel improving, and Game Recaps
Chicago White Sox – Making his first spring relief appearance, Michael Kopech retired the side in order, and in the recap by Scott Merkin of MLB.com, the reliever hit 100 m.p.h. on the stadium radar. Although he’s not focused on being the “closer“, he would welcome it but remains focused on doing the “best job…
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Spring Vibes, March 10: A new Red Sox reliever with an injury, Chapman thriving in Pittsburgh, Game Recaps, and more
Thanks for stopping by Closer Monkey, although there have not been major changes in any team’s hierarchy, things may change this week, especially once injury return timelines become clearer. Our bullpen depth chart was updated this morning (March 10). Boston Red Sox – After not traveling with the team to the Dominican Republic, Chris Martin…