Tag: Craig Kimbrel
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Monkey Bytes: July 3
Tuesday provided plenty of high-leverage events of interest, including walk-offs by the Dodgers and the Guardians, plus another extra-inning contest between the Mets and Nationals. Relievers recorded five wins and eight saves on this slate, including one by a newly promoted pitcher for the Mets, who may alter the team’s plans ahead of the trade…
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Month in Review for Relievers: Results of Interest and Trends through the end of June 2024
As the sample sizes grow and teams pass the halfway point of the season, it helps break down performance in monthly splits. Using underlying metrics and hard statistical data, some intriguing names emerge in the June leaderboards with the Trade Deadline fast approaching. League Saves Blown Saves Save Opportunites It’s remarkable how closely aligned 2024…
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Updated Tiered Rankings for Saves, and SOLDS: Week 15
Although rankings change rapidly, our tiered ranks combine current season results while considering the rest of the season and should not be considered gospel. Here is the latest entering gameplay on July 1. Injured relievers will not be listed in these tiers. They slot back in once they return. These will shift rapidly, especially when…
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Monkey Bytes: June 30
Although Saturday only yielded five saves, there were high-leverage events of interest throughout the slate. Atlanta and the Angels both recorded walk-off wins in extra-innings. The Dodgers scored seven runs in the top of the 11th during their eventual win. Relievers secured seven wins in the 15-game slate, and with July on the horizon, bullpens…
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Monkey Bytes: June 29
Full slate Fridays usually provide a bevy of high-leverage events. Last night did not disappoint, with seven relievers recording wins, including one after a blown save and a walk-off rally (Camilo Doval). Six saves were also recorded, including an MLB-leading 29th by Ryan Helsley. It will not be covered in our revamped Closer CliffsNotes, but…