Tag: Edwin Diaz
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Monkey Bytes, March 31: Uribe records his second save, Jansen’s “back”, Lange’s command struggles resurface, Houston we have a bullpen problem, Game Recaps, and more
First, and foremost, Happy Easter to those who celebrate. Saturday provided a full slate, though teams on the West Coast played through the rain. Despite this season’s limited sample, chaos reigns supreme across the saves landscape, but perhaps not in Milwaukee. Milwaukee Brewers – For a second straight day, Pat Murphy called upon Abner Uribe for…
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Monkey Bytes, March 28: Burning question(s) for all 30 teams
It’s the calm before the storm, with Opening Day upon us. Every team starts this season with hopes and aspirations, along with the fantasy community. Because there are no results worth sharing, going through each team’s high-leverage questions before games count makes sense. These will be split by league. Enjoy. American League Baltimore Orioles With…
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Spring Vibes, March 18: Leclerc trending toward closing in Texas, Stephenson update, Finnegan’s back, Game Recaps, and more
Texas Rangers – It’s déjà vu all over again, with Bruce Bochy indicating he will begin the season with José Leclerc as the “closer” in this tweet by Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News on “X”. After struggling with an injury early on in 2023, Leclerc converted four of five save chances during the…
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Spring Vibes, March 12: Edwin’s triumphant return, Injury Updates, Rays RPs spring debuts
Monday provided a calmer day in “closer” news but also featured spring debuts by two relievers atop their respective bullpen hierarchies. Two updates on teams with lingering health issues, and game recaps. New York Mets – Assuaging any concerns about his knee or velocity, Edwin Díaz made his triumphant return on Monday, striking out the…