Tag: Detroit Tigers

  • 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 19

    Monkey Bytes | July 19

    A full slate Friday welcomed us back from the All-Star break, though there were some mixed results. Relievers recorded four wins and converted six saves while suffering five losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: Reliever Save # Pitches Strike% SwStr% K:BB BF Trevor Megill 22 7 71.4 0 0:0 3 Emmanuel Clase 21…

  • 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…

  • Monkey Bytes | July 10

    Monkey Bytes | July 10

    Wednesday’s slate was reduced by one game, as the contest in Baltimore was postponed. Across the 14 games, six were decided by five or more runs while five were within two runs or fewer. Relievers recorded three wins and six saves against four losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: Reliever Save # Pitches…