Tag: Emmanuel Clase
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Monkey Bytes, May 21: Clase and Helsley record their 14th saves, Holmes proves he’s human, and Muñoz secures his ninth as a result
Monday’s slate featured two relievers taking the save lead in their respective leagues: Emmanuel Clase in the American and Ryan Helsley in the National. These two relievers are the first two to have 14 saves in 2024. Clay Holmes gave up his first earned runs of the season in a meltdown against Seattle, resulting in…
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Tiered Closer Rankings Entering Week 9
It’s an intriguing exercise, and though rankings can change instantly, many still find meaning in them. With this in mind, these tiers will fuse this season’s performance entering gameplay on May 20 with rest-of-season potential. Tier One It’s still early, but for the never-pay-for-saves crowd, this top tier, with the exception of Clase, features closers…
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Monkey Bytes, May 18: Durán’s loss results in Clase’s 13th save, Hader shuts the door on Milwaukee, and Estrada records his first MLB save
Remaining on brand this season, Rocco Baldelli used Jhoan Durán as his HLR (highest-leveraged reliever), matching him up with José Ramírez’s lineup pocket during a tied contest in the bottom of the eighth. Fantasy managers must adjust their expectations for the talented Twins reliever moving forward. The Padres altered its high-leverage approach in Atlanta, though…
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Monkey Bytes, May 15: Puk records his first save, Hader logs two innings for the win, and break up the Rockies?
During an extra-inning win in Detroit, Tanner Scott tossed a scoreless ninth, keeping the game tied. After his teammates plated the “place” runner in the top of the tenth, A.J. Puk made his second straight appearance, closing out his first save of the season, retiring the side and preserving the one-run win. He jumped into…