Tag: Chris Stratton
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Monkey Bytes, April 7: Two closers record their first saves of the season, Ancillary saves, Quick Hits, and more
Saturday’s full slate provided some intriguing and frustrating appearances across its 15 contests. Today’s post will highlight high-leverage events of interest, along with some notes about reliever’s performances in them. Texas Rangers – Pressed into duty when Josh Sborz had to leave during the eighth with an injury after retiring both batters faced, getting credit…
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Jordan Hicks traded from Cardinals to Blue Jays
July 30, 2023 Toronto Blue Jays – The Blue Jays acquired Jordan Hicks from the Cardinals. Hicks was one of the best relief arms on the market and we will slide him to the top of this committee while Romano is out. Updated hierarchy: Hicks | Swanson | Garcia.* = closer-by-committee St. Louis Cardinals —…
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Kevin Ginkel grabs a save
July 19, 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks — With Andrew Chafin on the paternity list and Miguel Castro having faced the 9-1-2 hitters in the eighth, Kevin Ginkel got the ball in the ninth with the Diamondbacks leading Atlanta, 16-13. Ginkel struck out the side to earn his first save of the season. The struggling Scott McGough got…
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Devin Williams closing in Milwaukee after Josh Hader trade
August 2, 2022 Atlanta Braves – The Braves dealt Will Smith to the Astros late Monday evening for starter Jake Odorizzi. Smith could potentially crack the Houston hierarchy in time; the Braves, meanwhile, will look to Tyler Matzek and Collin McHugh to fill in. Updated hierarchy: Jansen | Minter | Matzek. Cincinnati Reds – Hunter…
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Tyler Duffey, Brusdar Graterol nab saves
July 11, 2022 Minnesota Twins – With the 3-4-5 hitters due up, Jhoan Duran was sent out for the 8th inning, leaving the 9th for Tyler Duffey. Duffey converted for his second save of the year. Hierarchy remains: *Duran | Pagan | Jax.* = closer-by-committee Arizona Diamondbacks – Kyle Nelson pitched a perfect 9th inning…