Tag: Devin Williams

  • Monkey Bytes | May 8

    Monkey Bytes | May 8

    Wednesday provided volume among its peaks and valleys for high-leverage results. Relievers recorded eight wins and nine saves while suffering six losses. In today’s takeaways, an encouraging outing in the Bronx, an intriguing option for the Phillies made his debut in relief, and a rough night in Los Angeles. Three Takeaways (1) A step forward…

  • Monkey Bytes | April 29

    Monkey Bytes | April 29

    In Monday’s eight-game slate, relievers recorded two wins and six saves while suffering only one loss and one blown save. Today’s takeaways focus on a Yankees’ reliever turning in a much-needed clean appearance, a breakout performance by a Reds’ reliever, and what to do with Miami’s leverage ladder. Three Takeaways (1) Progress for Devin: Taking…

  • Monkey Bytes | April 28

    Monkey Bytes | April 28

    Sunday began with limited-leverage events of interest and finished with a flurry during the late afternoon contests. Relievers recorded six wins and five saves while suffering four losses with zero blown saves. Arizona used Justin Martinez on consecutive days, Seattle’s closer moved into a tie for the major league lead in saves, and the Yankees…

  • Monkey Bytes | April 26

    Monkey Bytes | April 26

    It’s different pitching in New York, as many players understand from past struggles under the bright lights, and the concern level for one of baseball’s best closers has heightened after last night’s meltdown. Two games were postponed by the weather, which may also be a factor in today’s slate.. Relievers recorded four wins and eight…

  • Monkey Bytes | April 20

    Monkey Bytes | April 20

    In a word, Saturday was chaotic in the closer ecosystem. Pittsburgh recalled David Bednar, the Dodgers placed Blake Treinen on the 15-day injured list with forearm tightness, and Arizona placed A.J. Puk on the 15-day injured list with a pending MRI regarding his elbow inflammation. During the full slate of contests, relievers recorded nine wins…