Tag: David Robertson
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Tiered Closer Rankings Entering Week 9
It’s an intriguing exercise, and though rankings can change instantly, many still find meaning in them. With this in mind, these tiers will fuse this season’s performance entering gameplay on May 20 with rest-of-season potential. Tier One It’s still early, but for the never-pay-for-saves crowd, this top tier, with the exception of Clase, features closers…
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Monkey Bytes, May 6: Clase closed for save number 10, Bednar secures his sixth, Game Recaps, and more from a crazy slate
Sunday’s full slate featured a rain-shortened save in New York and a blown save by Edwin Díaz. There were six saves total on the day, along with many games decided by the bullpens. Evan Phillips was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain. He incurred the injury while playing…
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Monkey Bytes, April 18: Fairbanks suffers a blown save, Payamps secures his second save, Yates garners a win, Game Recaps, and more
Wednesday provided a heavy slate of day contests and some high-leverage moments of intrigue. Our latest edition of Monkey Bytes covers these outcomes, and some other updates of interest. Tampa Bay Rays – Provided a one-run lead, Pete Fairbanks could not secure the win, suffering his second loss and first blown save of the season.…