Tag: Detroit Tigers

  • Monkey Bytes: September 2

    Monkey Bytes: September 2

    Happy Labor Day! Here’s hoping you enjoy quality time with family and friends. As for Sunday’s games, eight relievers recorded a win and six secured saves. The slate ended with an extra-inning battle between Atlanta and Philadelphia, with the Phillies winning on a walk-off rally in the bottom of the 11th, handing Carlos Estévez his third win.…

  • Monkey Bytes: September 1

    Monkey Bytes: September 1

    Saturday’s slate was rife with high-leverage events, including Aroldis Chapman nailing down his fifth save of the season and first since July 11, filling in capably for David Bednar. Across the 15-game slate, five relievers recorded a win and 11 secured saves. Before delving into the condensed game recaps, here are some observations for three…

  • Monkey Bytes: August 31

    Monkey Bytes: August 31

    Before delving into Friday’s game action, the site experienced an attack yesterday and was down for most of the evening, and I apologize. Pittsburgh announced a change in their leverage roles before yesterday’s game. Three Takeaways Friday’s 16-game slate featured a doubleheader sweep by the Brewers over the Reds. Six relievers recorded wins, though two…

  • Monkey Bytes: August 28

    Monkey Bytes: August 28

    Although a suspended game in Chicago reduced the slate by one game, it was robust for high-leverage events. Nine relievers recorded a win, including one accompanied by a blown save for Raisel Iglesias (ATL). Eight relievers secured a save, and historically, the Rockies blew another late lead. Our condensed game recaps includes notes on 18…

  • Monkey Bytes: August 27

    Monkey Bytes: August 27

    Monday’s slate featured two doubleheaders, with Toronto and Boston completing a June game that had been suspended. Kansas City and the Blue Jays recorded sweeps in their double dips, causing a shift in the American League standings. During the 12-game slate, relievers recorded six wins and converted seven saves. Our condensed recaps cover the high-leverage…