Tag: Emmanuel Clase
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Tiered SOLDS Rankings; Week 10
Providing more coverage, our first attempt at tiered SOLDS rankings will reflect a mix of in-season results already accrued and rest-of-the-season potential. Rankings like this change rapidly, but here are 65 relievers in five tiers before game action on Tuesday, May 28. Tier One Tier Two Tier Three Tier Four Tier Five SOLDS Leaders 2024…
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Tiered Closer Rankings; Week 10
With another week in the rearview mirror, things have not settled across the high-leverage landscape. Due to recent usage patterns and outcomes, Detroit has joined a few teams in the unsettled leverage ladders department. Although rankings change rapidly, here are our tiered rankings entering game play on May 27. They are a blend of in-season…
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Monkey Bytes; May 27
Sunday provided more questions than answers about Detroit’s bullpen, leaving fantasy managers wondering which reliever will emerge as the preferred save option. It may be worth avoiding in the near term until any semblance of structure in high-leverage roles materializes. Bud Black did not confirm leverage roles after the Rockies’ win over the Phillies, but…
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Monkey Bytes; May 26
Saturday’s slate provided massive volume in the world of high-leverage relievers. It began with Jason Foley pitching in the eighth inning, operating as his team’s HLR facing the heart of the Blue Jays lineup, and Tyler Holton securing his first save of the season. Among the 15 games, there were 13 saves, three of which…
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Monkey Bytes, May 22: Miller dominates during his ninth save, Clase closes out his MLB-leading 15th, Recaps, and more
Throughout the preseason, the narratives regarding Mason Miller centered on whether he would eventually be built up for starts by the end of the season or whether his value would be capped by his team’s projected win total. To this point, he’s arguably been the best reliever in baseball. He was handed a one-run lead…