Tag: Chicago White Sox

  • Monkey Bytes | July 24

    Monkey Bytes | July 24

    Wednesday’s slate proved volatile for relievers, illustrated by two blown saves accompanying the six wins accrued (Greg Weissert and Bennett Sousa) while suffering seven losses. There were also seven saves, from the one-out variety to two requiring multiple-inning efforts: Reliever Save # Pitches Strike% SwStr% K:BB BF Josh Hader 27 18 61% 27.8 2:0 4…

  • Monkey Bytes | July 22

    Monkey Bytes | July 22

    Continuing a season-long trend of injuries in the Dodgers’ leverage ladder, Tanner Scott left his outing early in Monday’s game after spiking a 2-2 pitch while facing Ryan Jeffers: His manager anticipates a stint on the injured list, which may make the defending World Champions a player in the ever-evolving trade market for high-leverage relievers.…

  • Monkey Bytes | July 21

    Monkey Bytes | July 21

    Before covering Sunday’s results, the Phillies have made their first move to strengthen their bullpen ahead of the trade deadline, but not on a trade: Last year, David Robertson went 3-4 with two saves and 34 holds with Texas, posting a 3.00 ERA, a 2.69 SIERA, a 3.19 xERA, and a 1.11 WHIP with 99…

  • Monkey Bytes | July 20

    Monkey Bytes | July 20

    A crazy day ended with an extra-inning contest in Seattle’s walk-off win over the Astros. Relievers finished with six wins, though one was accompanied by a blown save (Ronny Henriquez), and six saves while getting tagged with six losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: Reliever Save # Pitches Strike% SwStr% K:BB BF Jeff…

  • Monkey Bytes | July 14

    Monkey Bytes | July 14

    With the conclusion of the first half, it’s time for fantasy managers to take a breath, relax, and refocus for the stretch run. It may be short-lived with the trade deadline on the horizon. During Sunday’s full slate, relievers recorded six wins, with one accompanied by a blown save (Carlos Estévez) and seven saves while…