Tag: Cincinnati Reds
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 12
As the game progressed, it seemed inevitable that Josh Hader would take over at the top of the ninth against the Red Sox to protect a one-run lead. He has only missed time once, a ten-game stint with a COVID-19 designation in 2021. However, when he was not warming up at the bottom of the…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 11
Sunday provided drama during high-leverage events, but not many decisions. Relievers recorded five wins, though one was accompanied by a blown save (Jeff Hoffman), and five saves while suffering six losses across the 15-game slate. Here are the saves in condensed form: For the save streamers: Vulture Save Options for August 11 Three Takeaways (1)…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 10
Saturday’s slate provided plenty of intrigue across the high-leverage ecosystem. Relievers recorded four wins, one accompanied by a blown save (David Bednar), and nine saves while suffering five losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: For the save streamers: Vulture Save Options for August 10 Vulture Save Stashes for August 11 Here are the…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 9
Friday’s full slate had some blowouts, but relievers recorded five wins and five saves while suffering four losses. Another tumultuous outing in the Bronx confirms our hierarchical change made on Wednesday, and there’s a new sheriff in Detroit. Here are last night’s saves in condensed form: For the save streamers: Vulture Save Options for August…
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Closer Monkey’s Leverage Ledger | August 6
Because last night’s game in Texas, which resulted in the Yankees’ fifth consecutive loss, featured the two most significant leverage events of the slate, it takes precedence in today’s post. New York Yankees – Despite his recent results, Aaron Boone called upon Devin Williams at the bottom of the eighth during a scoreless tie in…