Tag: Detroit Tigers
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Monkey Bytes: June 14
Sometimes, smaller slates like Thursday’s do not provide many storylines in the high-leverage ecosystem. However, yesterday’s 11 contests yielded three reliever wins, two via walk-offs, six saves, and two blown saves with a win attached (Shelby Miller; Michael Kopech). It also featured the return of Edwin Díaz, though he appeared with his team down by…
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Monkey Bytes; June 12
Tuesday’s full slate yielded five wins by relievers and eight saves. It did not satisfy those hoping for an Andrés Muñoz save chance. It was Ryne Stanek appearing in a second straight contest instead. Based on team reports, Muñoz will be available on a day-to-day basis, which will be frustrating from a fantasy perspective. If…
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Monkey Bytes; June 9
Although Saturday provided a full slate of contests, it only yielded five reliever wins and five saves. Two saves were ancillary, including the first of Pedro Avila‘s career. An update regarding Jordan Romano also surfaced. He received an anti-inflammatory injection and will begin his rehab protocol for his return. This represents his second such injection.…
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Monkey Bytes; June 5
Because the situation remains fluid until Andrés Muñoz gets an MRI, it’s difficult to predict whether he will require an injured list stint or receive some rest until the weekend. For now, here’s our capsule featured on Seattle’s team page: Adjusted Hierarchy: Andrés Muñoz | Ryne Stanek | Tayler Saucedo This hierarchy and Detroit’s shifted…
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Monkey Bytes; June 4
Four relievers won and four saved in Monday’s eight-game slate. Although not pretty, the Mets’ bullpen finished with a one-run win over Washington, featuring Jake Diekman recording the last two outs. Josh Hader capped a comeback rally by his teammates against the Cardinals, and it was José Alvarado‘s turn in the Phillies “floating closer” concept.…